Are you looking for the perfect gift for the book lover you know? Is it for Valentine’s Day (in advance), their birthday, or Christmas? Or maybe you’re treating yourself? The best bookish gifts don’t have to be books themselves, which can be expensive or hard to find. For the bookish gift ideas listed here, you…
Finding the perfect available writing opportunity can be exhausting. But this January, you don’t have to search far and wide. I’ve gathered the best remote writing opportunities, grants, competitions, and magazine calls all in one place. You can also bookmark this page for updates that’ll be made throughout the month (some mags may make calls…
2024 was the year I found myself spending way too much time on Twitter (okay, fine, X), and somehow, I ended up right in the middle of all these heated book debates. The funny part? Rather than actively contributing to these discourses (or to use Tweep language, “hot takes”), I watched from the sidelines. I’m…
If you’re a writer looking to showcase your work and potentially win some recognition, this month offers several promising writing opportunities. Various magazines are currently accepting submissions in different genres, including essays, short stories, poetry, and flash fiction. Most of these contests have no entry fee, making them accessible to writers at all levels. However,…
Welcome to November! There are many ongoing calls for writers. You can enter to win prizes for writing essays, short stories, poems, and flash fiction. Most of these contests are free to enter, and anyone can join. Be sure to read the rules for each contest carefully. Also, check back here throughout the month for…