Virtual Writers Inc.
Writers’ News: New Online Venture from Penguin
Book Country is a new free online venture from the Penguin Group. Although currently in beta mode, it looks promising. According to the website, "Book Country is a place where readers and writers of genre fiction come together to read original fiction, post work or comments, and make a name for themselves. Our free community is a creative and supportive space where fiction writers and readers can give and receive constructive criticism, discover new and entertaining books, discuss and share tips and experiences, and learn about the publishing industry." The emphasis is on “genre fiction” which includes subgenres of romance, ...
The Early Bird Catches the Worm: November Writing Competitions
The following list consists of links to submission calendars for UK and International writing competitions. These links will be regularly updated. Please note that none have been verified by Virtual Writers, Inc. and we can, therefore, take no responsibility for them. You are advised to research heavily before applying. If you can recommend any good competitions we are anxious to hear about them. Just email us through our online contact form and provide full links. Many thanks. November 1st November, 2011 – Second Light Poetry Competition for Short and Long Poems 10th November, ...
The Early Bird Catches the Worm: December Writing Competitions
The following list consists of links to submission calendars for UK and International writing competitions. These links will be regularly updated. Please note that none have been verified by Virtual Writers, Inc. and we can, therefore, take no responsibility for them. You are advised to research heavily before applying. If you can recommend any good competitions we are anxious to hear about them. Just email us through our online contact form and provide full links. Many thanks. December 1st December, 2011 – The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize 31st December, 2011 – Dark Tales Short Story ...
-
How do I join the live event in Sec...
Published on Friday, May 11, 2012 by admin
How do I join the live event in Second Life®? You will first need to join Second Life® through the Second Life® website. Go to http://www.secondlife.com to start the process. It’s free to join. Click on the JOIN NOW button and this will take you to the Registration scr...
2 Comments -
What is the Competitive Dash?
Published on Friday, May 11, 2012 by admin
What is ‘The Competitive Dash’? The Competitive Dash, an adjunct to the Daily Writers’ Dash, uses anonymous peer review through an online poll to find the most outstanding poem, flash piece or short story each month. The winning piece is then displayed in the Winn...
-
What is a writers’ dash?
Published on Friday, May 11, 2012 by admin
I found #writersdash/#dailydash on Twitter, what is it? The Writers’ Dash (#writersdash or #dailydash on Twitter) is a 15-minute free writing exercise held on Twitter, Facebook and Second Life® every weekday. At 5:30am PST we share the word prompt on our social media channels; ...
-
The Early Bird Gathers the Worm: Fe...
Published on Thursday, February 16, 2012 by admin
The following list consists of links to submission calendars for UK and International writing competitions. These links will be regularly updated. Please note that none have been verified by Virtual Writers, Inc. and we can, therefore, take no responsibility for them. You are ...
-
Galaxy Award Books of the Year: 201... Published on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by admin
Audible.co.uk Audiobook of the Year Winner: My Dear I Wanted to Tell You Louisa Young (HCAudio). Shortlisted: Any Human Heart William Boyd, narrator Mike Grady, Before I Go To Sleep S J Watson, narrator Susannah Harker, My Dear I Wanted to Tell You Louisa Young, narrator Dan Stevens,... -
The Early Bird Catches the Worm: De...
Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by admin
The following list consists of links to submission calendars for UK and International writing competitions. These links will be regularly updated. Please note that none have been verified by Virtual Writers, Inc. and we can, therefore, take no responsibility for them. You are advi... -
Book Publishers A-Z
Published on Friday, November 18, 2011 by admin
A Ablex Publishing Ace Books Academic Press Addison–Wesley Adler Publishing Akashic Books Aladdin Paperbacks Allen & Unwin Anaphora Literary Press André Deutsch Andrews McMeel Publishing Anova Books Anvil Press Poetry Applewood Books Apress Arcade ... -
The Early Bird Catches the Worm: No...
Published on Monday, October 17, 2011 by admin
The following list consists of links to submission calendars for UK and International writing competitions. These links will be regularly updated. Please note that none have been verified by Virtual Writers, Inc. and we can, therefore, take no responsibility for them. You are ad... -
General Writing Competitions (Inter...
Published on Monday, October 17, 2011 by admin
The following list consists of links to submission calendars for UK and International writing competitions. These links will be regularly updated. Please note that none have been verified by Virtual Writers, Inc. and we can, therefore, take no responsibility for them. You are advi...
-
The Early Bird Catches the Worm: Oc...
Published on Thursday, October 13, 2011 by admin
The following list consists of links to submission calendars for UK and International writing competitions. These links will be regularly updated. Please note that none have been verified by Virtual Writers, Inc. and we can, therefore, take no responsibility for them. You are advise...
- Is more excited about seeing the Olympic Flame pass by than actually watching the Olympics. What a nerd I am! 2 hours ago
- @Alex_Carrick @CastleCoOp @BlakeisBatman @cjlistro Thank you! 18 hours ago
