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Somerset Storyfest
Somerset Storyfest is a nationally recognised youth literature organisation based on the Gold Coast. Delivering a series of literary experiences along with workshops, masterclasses and featured authors throughout the year, Storyfest nurtures emerging writ...
Ends: 2023-03-30   [Read More]

PSU WritersFest
High school students, the public, and university students will have the opportunity to learn from the masters at WritersFest, a literary festival planned by Pittsburg State University’s Creative Writing Program in March, with workshops and readings by n...
Ends: 2023-03-30   [Read More]

Oxford Conference for the Book
Founded by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture and Square Books, the Oxford Conference for the Book brings together fiction and nonfiction writers, journalists, artists, poets, publishers, teachers, students, and literacy advocates for three day...
Ends: 2023-03-31   [Read More]

Beall Poetry Festival
A three-day celebration of some of the finest contemporary poets, with readings, a panel discussion, and the Virginia Beall Ball Lecture on Contemporary Poetry. ...
Ends: 2023-03-31   [Read More]

Emerging Writers Festival
Each spring, the English Department at Franklin & Marshall College hosts its annual Emerging Writers Festival, dedicated to championing the work of writers early in their careers. Since its inception in 2002, the Festival has been a collaborative effort b...
Ends: 2023-03-31   [Read More]

Clemson Literary Festival
Each morning of the three-day event will begin with a Book Fair at the Cooper Library Bridge from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by readings and presentations across campus. All events are free and open to the public. ...
Ends: 2023-03-31   [Read More]

Tennessee Mountain Writers Annual Conference
Tennessee Mountain Writers is a non-profit organization that promotes literary arts and supports the work of Tennessee writers and others, regardless of geographic location. The Annual Conference held each April includes workshops on writing for young peo...
Ends: 2023-04-01   [Read More]

Oracles of the Bush
Tenterfield’s Oracles of the Bush is a four day cultural event encompassing live performance of Australian Bush poetry, music and art. The timing of the event is set to coincide with Tenterfield’s brilliant autumn - April is resplendent in a c...
Ends: 2023-04-02   [Read More]

Oxford Literary Festival
Oxford Literary Festival is a world-class literary event that brings together leading authors and public figures in a magnificent setting in the central university area of Oxford city each year.The festival events mostly take place around two vibrant h...
Ends: 2023-04-02   [Read More]

Huddersfield Literature Festival
Huddersfield Literature Festival (HLF) is an award-winning 10-day Festival held annually in March. A blended Festival of 50+ digital, outdoor and venue-based events held online and at accessible spaces in Huddersfield, HLF champions accessibility, diversi...
Ends: 2023-04-02   [Read More]

Festival News

A place of literature: The Northern Arizona Book Festival upholds literary artistry
Cruz said the festival prides itself on its ability to bring a multitude of different authors and literary presses together to create a community ...
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Writers Capital Foundation’s Panorama International Literature Festival Awards Announced
The results of the Writer’s Capital Foundation’s Panorama International Literature Festival Awards were announced today, recognizing outstanding ...
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V.I. Lit Fest 2023 Announces Author Lineup, Workshops
Literary Festival and Book Fair, taking place as a hybrid event April 13 to 16 on St. Croix with the theme, Carrying: Recognition and Repair. This ...
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2023 National Black Writers Conference Honors Speculative Fiction
The 2023 National Black Writers Conference lineup and theme have been announced, focusing on Black speculative fiction authors.
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Red Clay Writers conference announces scholarship opportunities
Red Clay Writers Conference is the annual conference of Georgia Writers Association. Since 2009, Red Clay encourages and inspires ...
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Upcoming Events

Oracles of the Bush
Tenterfield’s Oracles of the Bush is a four day cultural event encompassing live performance of Australian Bush poetry, music and art. The ...
Starts: 2023-03-30   [Read More]

Tennessee Mountain Writers Annual Conference
Tennessee Mountain Writers is a non-profit organization that promotes literary arts and supports the work of Tennessee writers and others, regard...
Starts: 2023-03-30   [Read More]

Newcastle Writers Festival
The inaugural Newcastle Writers Festival was held in 2013 and was a resounding success. More than 70 writers participated in 38 sessions - half o...
Starts: 2023-03-31   [Read More]

Books Along the Teche Literary Festival
A celebration of Southern writing and culture, the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival takes place in and around the charming town of New Ibe...
Starts: 2023-03-31   [Read More]

NOAZ Book Festival
A festival of literary art, culture, and community on the colorado plateau w/ readings, panels, workshops, contests & more...
Starts: 2023-03-31   [Read More]

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Book Awards News

2023 Jack L. Chalker Young Writers’ Contest
The Jack L. Chalker Young Writers’ Contest is open to original science fiction and fantasy submissions by Maryland students no younger than 14 ...
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Turner Center names writing contest winners
First: Ray Moody; Valdosta High School 10th grade; I Have a Dream. Middle School Fiction (26 total entries). Honorable Mention: Beth Morris; Lanier ...
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Announcing the 2023 Winners of the Annual Blueberry Literary Award
Now every year, one book is selected as the top of the pops. The best of the best. The ultimate Blueberry Award Winner. Who won it all this year?
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Philippines 40th National Book Awards finalists announced
Philippines 40th National Book Awards finalists announced. With this year’s awards, the Graphic Literature category has been renamed Graphic Novels ...
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Here are the winners of the 2022 National Book Critics Circle Awards
Last night, in a ceremony at the New School in New York City, the National Book Critics Circle announced the winners of its 2022 awards, ...
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Upcoming Award Deadlines

National Indie Excellence Awards
The National Indie Excellence Awards is open to all English language books available for sale, including small presses, mid-size independent publisher...
Deadline: 2023-03-31

Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing
The ethos of America is defined by its immigrants. Their stories have always been an essential component of the nation's cultural consciousness, ...
Deadline: 2023-03-31

Spirit First Poetry Contest
Poetry submissions may be of any length and any style but must have a theme of Meditation, Mindfulness, Silence, Stillness, or Solitude (we are referr...
Deadline: 2023-03-31

National Business Book Awards
Books must be Canadian business-related and published in previous calendar year. Accepted themes include business management, business history, busine...
Deadline: 2023-03-31

Christy Awards
Every year publishers are invited to submit novels written from a Christian worldview and copyrighted in the year preceding the awards.<p>To be ...
Deadline: 2023-03-31

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