The Art of the Short Story: Tips from Guest Judge Megan Tady
She is the author of Bluebird Day and Super Bloom. She runs the freelance writing and editing...
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Flash Fiction Competition for Teenagers: Expert Advice from Guest Judge Dr. Taylor Byas
The guest judge for our 2026 Flash Fiction Competition (August 3rd - August 24th) is poet and...
Fantasy Competition: Expert Advice from Guest Judge Susanna Kwan
Want to know what the Guest Judge of our Fantasy Competition is looking for in a winning entry this...
Personal Essay Competition: Expert Advice from Guest Judge Andy Trincia
A deeply vulnerable, introspective, and intimate form of writing, the personal essay invites you to...
Memoir Competition: Expert Advice from Guest Judge Tasha Faruqui
"I honestly never thought of myself as a writer. I’ve always thought of myself as a storyteller—and...
Poetry & Spoken Word Competition: Expert Advice from Guest Judge Evan Wang
"I owe everything I have now to the bravery of my younger self."
This April, our Poetry & Spoken...
Screenwriting Competition Expert Advice from Guest Judge Zoe Cheng
"My advice for aspiring screenwriters is to always read as much as possible: screenplays,...
Op-Ed Writing Competition Expert Advice from Guest Judge Aymann Ismail
Want to make your op-ed truly stand out? Guest Judge of our Op-Ed Writing Competition and acclaimed...
Short Story Tips from Guest Judge Rowana Miller
Our Short Story Competition is now open! With just 1000 words to leave your reader gasping for...