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Biographers International Organization (BIO) Biography Lab
The conference features panels on current issues in biography and the craft of biography, including discussions on building suspense, getting into print, Black women’s biography, and more. ...
Ends: 2025-01-18   [Read More]

Fredericksburg Book Festival
The event, sponsored by Friends of the Written Word and hosted by Pioneer Memorial Library, is free and open to the public, and features events for both adults and children....
Ends: 2025-01-18   [Read More]

Albuquerque Comicon
Albuquerque Comic Con is New Mexico’s premiere pop culture event. If its January, Its Albuquerque Comic Con. We combine the brightest Comic and Media talent for one amazing weekend!~...
Ends: 2025-01-19   [Read More]

North Island Writers Conference
The North Island Writers Conference is an annual event held in Courtenay, British Columbia, co-hosted by the Comox Valley Writers Society and North Island College. The conference features a variety of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportuni...
Ends: 2025-01-19   [Read More]

Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
Advance your craft and energize your writing at the 23rd Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. Join us January 15-18, 2016 at the historic Seaview Resort near Atlantic City. Enjoy challenging and supportive workshops, insightful feedback and an encouragin...
Ends: 2025-01-20   [Read More]

Colrain Poetry Manuscript Conference
The only writers conference focused entirely on book-length & chapbook-length poetry manuscripts. Founded by poet Joan Houlihan, the conference is held 9-10 times a year in locations around the United States and consists of book-length and chapbook-length...
Ends: 2025-01-20   [Read More]

Black Ink
Black Ink Book Festival’s goal is to promote public awareness of the importance of African American contributions to American literature and public conversation. Authors will present fiction, poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, self-help, and spiritual offerin...
Ends: 2025-01-20   [Read More]

Writers in Paradise
For over a decade, Writers in Paradise has helped talented writers better their craft. The intimate size and secluded location of Eckerd College allow you the time and opportunity to share your manuscripts, critique one another’s work with our award-...
Ends: 2025-01-25   [Read More]

Panorama International Literature Festival
The Panorama International Literature Festival is an event organised by Writers Capital International.an international non-profit, non-political and non-religious literary organisation for writers and creators across the world.The fest is held to help cul...
Ends: 2025-01-30   [Read More]

Books That Changed My Life Festival
This annual celebration of programs spans two months and highlights the transformative power of books in our lives. Enjoy a captivating read from our pop-up library located in The Laurie M. Tisch Gallery in the lobby. Join us for thought-provoking convers...
Ends: 2025-02-27   [Read More]

Festival News

Tickets for 2025 Southern Voices Festival go on sale Jan. 15 at 10 a.m.
The headliner is Julia Quinn. Others include fiction writers Kimberly Brock, A.J. Finn, Chris Pavone, Steven Rowley, Maurice Carlos Ruffin, ...
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New York State Writers Institute Announces Spring Events
"Smithereens" Directed by Susan Seidelman ("Desperately Seeking Susan"), who will be a featured guest at the Albany Film Festival on March 29. 7 p.m. ...
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Literary festival seeks exciting new talent
Literary festival seeks exciting new talent ... Submissions for the 2025 Dingle Lit Short Story Competition are currently open and writers from across ...
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New Orleans Book Festival 2025 releases art poster for ’Mardi Gras for the Mind’ at Tulane
The fourth annual New Orleans Book Festival will take place March 27-29 on Tulane University’s Uptown campus. The weekend includes author ...
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Details announced for the 2025 Bournemouth Writing Festival featuring around 100 events
Bestselling authors including Rachel McLean, Alex Stone and Anna Britton will be joining over 50 other writing professionals delivering talks and ...
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Upcoming Events

Writers in Paradise
For over a decade, Writers in Paradise has helped talented writers better their craft. The intimate size and secluded location of Eckerd Colle...
Starts: 2025-01-18   [Read More]

Biographers International Organization (BIO) Biography Lab
The conference features panels on current issues in biography and the craft of biography, including discussions on building suspense, getting int...
Starts: 2025-01-18   [Read More]

Fredericksburg Book Festival
The event, sponsored by Friends of the Written Word and hosted by Pioneer Memorial Library, is free and open to the public, and features events f...
Starts: 2025-01-18   [Read More]

Black Ink
Black Ink Book Festival’s goal is to promote public awareness of the importance of African American contributions to American literature and pu...
Starts: 2025-01-18   [Read More]

The Book Drunkard Literary Festival
Literary festival capturing the wonderment of the written word and praising its ability to intoxicate, transport and transform. ...
Starts: 2025-01-19   [Read More]

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Book Awards News

Dr. Juan P. Chisholm ends 2024 as a ’Finalist’ for the eminent American Legacy Book ...
Award-Winning Author, Dr. Juan P. Chisholm is an American Legacy Book Award "Finalist." Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College Debt-Free by Dr ...
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Voting open for the 2025 Nene Award
Every spring, fourth through sixth graders across the state get to choose the best chapter book and graphic novel from a list of 30 nominees, ...
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North Carolina Book Awards Announced
The annual awards recognize significant works by North Carolina writers. The 2024 North Carolina Book Award winners are: ×. This page requires ...
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Story Monsters®? LLC Announces Winners of the 2024 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards
Story Monsters®? proudly announces the 2024 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards winners, celebrating excellence in adult and children’s literature ...
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’Best Thrillers Book Awards’ Names ’All Mortal Greatness’
New Ipswich, New Hampshire, November 06, 2010 -- NABE announced, just recently, the winners of the Fall 2010 Pinnacle Book Award. Friends of Choice ...
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Upcoming Award Deadlines

Eric Hoffer Award for Independent Books
The Eric Hoffer Award for independent books recognizes excellence in publishing with a $2,000 grand prize and various category honors and press type d...
Deadline: 2025-01-21

Askew's Word on the Lake Writing Contest
Whether you’re an established or emerging writer, the Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest has a place for you.
Part of the Word on the...
Deadline: 2025-01-31

Cuirt New Writing Prize
There are three categories: poetry, short fiction, and short fiction and poetry in Irish.
Poetry entries must consist of 3 poems under 50 lines...
Deadline: 2025-01-31

Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award
The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award was established in 2016 and is generously sponsored by Michelle and David Baldacci and Bank of Ameri...
Deadline: 2025-01-31

Tassy Walden Award
The Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature is an annual competition that encourages and nurtures the creation of exceptional bo...
Deadline: 2025-02-01

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