Find details about every creative writing competition—including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, grants for translators, and more—that we’ve published in the Grants & Awards section of Poets & Writers Magazine during the past year. In 2020 Poets & Writers’ celebrated 50 years since its founding in 1970. 

The Authors Guild is the nation’s oldest and largest professional organization of writers. Our members include novelists in all genres and categories, nonfiction writers, journalists, historians, poets, and translators. The Guild welcomes traditionally published authors as well as self-published, independent authors. Since our founding, we have served as the collective voice of American authors, and long support the rich, diverse literary culture of our country.

Final Draft is committed to giving writers tools to tell their stories. Our exclusive and free educational resources include interviews with the pros, tech tips, how-to articles, and other inspirational material to help writers on their journey. Final Draft is fully committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our writers have access to us; we are here to listen.

Interested in applying to a writing program? With over four decades of experience, AWP provides the most comprehensive overview of the many options before you. Visit our Guide to Writing Programs to find hundreds of writing programs in the US and throughout the world.

Florida Writers Association (FWA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) serving writers of all genres and all levels. We provide a professional atmosphere, vast networking system, and valuable tools to succeed in today’s publishing industry. Our motto, “Writers Helping Writers.” We embrace a diverse membership and faculty from across the State of Florida, the nation, and the globe. All Genres Welcome!

Along with learning the fundamentals of persuasion, you’ll write an entire sales campaign from start to finish during this program and get professional feedback from working copywriters on every piece you submit. Take a look at AWAIonline.com

As a resident of The Villages, Florida, you are invited to join the premier writing association for anyone who reads, writes, or has interest in telling their tales. We welcome all levels to join us, even if you are a reader!

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We offer editorial book reviews, manuscript overviews, editorial services, writing contests, book awards, an author conference, workshops, and book marketing opportunities to help authors achieve their publishing goals. We have worked for decades supporting writers and independent authors of today.