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The Write Way to Victory
Amidst the sea of words that flow, A writer's journey must still go, Through valleys low and mountains high, To perfect their craft and reach the sky. Writing contests await, far and wide, To help hone the writer's skill and pride, To showcase their tales and heartfelt verse, And connect with readers, better or worse. Vocal.media, Writer's Digest, and more, Offer a chance to open new doors, With writing contests throughout the year, And themes that range far and near. Poets & Writers, a haven for verse, With regular contests that quench your thirst, And Winning Writers, with contests aplenty, Free to enter, to tempt the frugal penny. Reedsy, FanStory, and Gotham Writers, A trio that sparks creative fires, With monthly or weekly contests and themes, To inspire the wordsmith's wildest dreams. From The Women's Prize for Fiction to The Bath Novel Award, These contests are more than a mere reward, With cash prizes and publishing deals in sight, And opportunities to shine in the literary light. So, writers and poets, take a chance, Enter these contests and take a stance, On the path to greatness, with pen in hand, Your journey awaits, in a faraway land. - Vivia Volupta @thepleasurepen
By The Pleasure Pen4 years ago in Fiction
The Children of Pine Lake
In hindsight, I believe that the explosion may have been a little bit much. Yet we knew it had to be done. So, when the opportunity arrived, we had to take it. Escaping from Pine Lake was not easy. It took the combined effort of 10 children aged 10 to 16 to outwit the so-called smartest people on earth. I’m sorry, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me first tell you who “we” are.
By David E. Perry4 years ago in Fiction
How do you get your Book made into a Show or Movie? Virtual Pitch Fest: A Writer’s Guide to Breaking into the Film and TV Industry
Ever wonder how to get your book adapted into a TV show or movie? Breaking into the film and TV industry can be challenging, and it requires a combination of talent, persistence, and a little bit of luck.
By The Pleasure Pen4 years ago in Fiction
Smoke and Mirrors
“So you think that people of colour should be banned from Britain?” The question was poised rather deliberately by Robert Denby, radio presenter for the BBC to Melvyn Travers, influential right-wing newspaper journalist and infamous supporter of Oswald Mosley.
By Alex Wardle4 years ago in Fiction









