storyquarterly fiction contest - deadline extended

The deadline for the StoryQuarterly Fiction Contest has been extended to November 30. The contest offers a First Prize of $2,500, a Second Prize of $1,500, and a Third Prize of $750. And ten Finalists will each receive $100.

"The StoryQuarterly Fiction Contest is open to all writers. We welcome pieces in the following categories: short stories, short short stories, and novel excerpts. Entries must be previously unpublished, whether in print or online, and no longer than 8,000 words."

They only accept online submissions and although there is a $20 fee for each entry, you'll receive six months free access to Narrative Backstage. Contest guidelines can be found here. Good luck!

welcome downtown writers!

Welcome to the Downtown Writer's Group, a recently-formed group of screenwriters, playwrights, novelists, short story writers, poets, movie trailer copywriters, and other writers who live and/or work in downtown Los Angeles.

We haven't put together a mission statement yet, but this is not a workshop for people who want to learn how to write. There are many other places that we can recommend, many online and in Southern California. This is a group for professional and aspiring writers with some level of experience and/or expertise. Several of us are in the final stages of projects, a few of us write professionally. However, our goal is to expand and develop forums and sub-groups so that everyone downtown who is interested in writing, no matter what level or genre, can learn and work with other fellow downtown writers.

If you're a writer, living and/or working in downtown Los Angeles and are interested in joining the Downtown Writer's Group, stay tuned for announcements on meeting dates/times and venues. Or you can always email me with questions, concerns or your desire to join us.