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10 Screenplay Competitions That Are Worth Your Money By Mark Heidelberger

Published on December 15, 2023 Contests!, diversify your writing income, screenplays, screenwriting, writing career advice

The right competition can offer numerous benefits to up-and-coming film and TV writers.

A Little Girl Steals an Old Hag’s Diary From Her Coffin on All Hallow’s Eve! – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Fall, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on October 30, 2023 Contests!, storytelling

What was in the book?!?!

LAST CHANCE! THIS SATURDAY!! What will the Fall, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest topic be?!?!

Published on September 7, 2023 Contests!, storytelling

Snapped cornstalks, a fortune teller’s wagon, fiery red braids flying through a cold autumn wind, a pumpkin contest at the county fair, and so much more! Read 24 years of our Fall contest topics, and join us this weekend!

Customers in a Packed Diner are Stunned Silent When They Hear Three “Thud…BOOMS!” – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Summer, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on August 31, 2023 Contests!, storytelling

Every conversation suddenly silenced when a thundering “Thud…BOOM!” sounded in the distance. Every eye turned toward the chalk painted windows. “Thud…BOOM!” …

DON’T FORGET! The Summer, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest is SATURDAY, 7/15/23!

Published on July 7, 2023 author, Contests!, diversify your writing income, storytelling

As with every Summer contest, you can expect some warm weather, sunshine, a sandy beach, a little bit of romance, or suspense, or action…or maybe none of those things! You’ll soon find out! Ha ha ha!!

Yes, BookLocker authors earn royalties when a contest winner chooses their book as a prize!

Published on June 24, 2023 book marketing, Contests!, Print on demand, self-publishing

I noticed that I received a royalty as the result of a “contest.” When you get a moment, can you just let me know what that was all about?

Apples the Size of Pumpkins and Pumpkins the Size of Automobiles! – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Spring, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on June 10, 2023 Contests!

The farmer had never told anyone his secret. As he lay in bed, a spring breeze gently blew the curtains near his head. His only son was kneeling by his side, praying. The old man slowly lifted his hand, crooked his gnarled index finger, and…

LAST CHANCE! START-TIME IS THIS SATURDAY!! What Will the Spring, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!

Published on April 14, 2023 Contests!, diversify your writing income, storytelling

As with every Spring contest, you can expect some beautiful flowers, warm breezes, and a little bit of romance, or suspense, or action…or maybe not! You’ll soon find out! Ha ha ha!!

Bare footprints in the snow and clean dishes in the woods? – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Winter, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on March 17, 2023 Contests!, storytelling

She kept leaving food until she’s spiked that high fever. On her third day in bed, she startled when she heard heavy footsteps on the front stoop…

LAST CHANCE! START-TIME IS THIS SATURDAY!! What Will the Winter, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!

Published on January 19, 2023 Contests!, diversify your writing income, storytelling

As with every every Winter contest, you can expect some f-f-f-f-freezing temperatures, some romance, maybe something cozy, or creepy…or maybe none of the above! Ha ha ha!! You’ll soon find out!