Tag: Writing Contest

How to Write a Captivating Short Story

Filed in Writing Tips by Daylin on January 12, 2023 • 0 Comments

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a short story is defined as an invented narrative that’s shorter than a novel, deals with a few characters, and often concentrates on the creation of mood rather than plot. A short story can come in varying shapes and sizes: Traditional: 1,500-5000 words Flash Fiction: 500-1,000 words Micro Fiction: 5-350 words […]

Tips for Writing a Captivating Short Story

Filed in Writing Tips by Daylin on April 7, 2020 • 0 Comments

In the publishing world, a short story normally refers to fiction and they come in varying shapes and sizes: Traditional: 1,500-5000 words Flash Fiction: 500-1,000 words Micro Fiction: 5-350 words Writing a short story can sometimes be more difficult than writing a full novel. This is because you have to captivate your readers, take them […]

Why Writing Contests Matter for Self-Published Authors

Filed in Marketing Your Book by Corey Mapp on August 16, 2018 • 0 Comments

Writing contests are one of those hit or miss spots for authors. People either love and trust them fully or they question everything about them. Generally speaking, most require a fee. If not, you should probably be a bit skeptical of where the funds are coming from and how much said contest will actually benefit […]

Xulon Press Announces September 2013 Christian Choice Writing Contest Winners

Filed in Competitions and Awards, Xulon Press Authors in the News by Michael Chiaro on September 24, 2013 • 1 Comment

Xulon Press is proud to announce the winner of the September 2013 Christian Choice Writing Contest. The contest received over 550 submissions from both amateur and professional writers, and the stories—which ranged from personal testimonies, to poems and works of fiction […]

Xulon Press Announces 2013 July Christian Choice Writing Contest is Officially Open

Filed in Author Inspirations by Michael Chiaro on July 1, 2013 • 2 Comments

First-place winner to receive Xulon Press Elite Publishing Package and more. Maitland, FL July 1, 2013 Xulon Press is now accepting original entries of up to 4,000 characters (including spaces – approximately 700 to 750 words) from all authors for the 2013 July Christian Choice Writing Contest. Xulon Press welcomes entries from both amateur and […]