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SUMMARY:CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest International awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. \nSubmissions accepted: Entries from independent publishers and authors worldwide who have a published book\, unpublished manuscript\, galley copy or Advanced Reader Copy written in English with a copyright/release date of 2025\, 2026\, or 2027.\nCategories: 80+\nEntry Fee: $80 for the first category entered and $65 for every additional category entered for the same title\nDeadline: Friday\, February 12\, 2027.\nWinners’ Prizes: Winners in each category are given $100 cash prizes\, gold medals\, complimentary stickers\, social media coverage\, website exposure\, possible representation by a leading literary agent\, and recognition as one of the top independently published books of the year. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected from all entries received and will be awarded cash prizes of $1500\, $750 and $500 based on their order of win. All Winners are invited to attend the Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.\nFinalists’ Benefits: Winners in each category are given silver medals\, complimentary stickers\, social media coverage and website exposure. All Finalists are invited to attend the Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.\nEnter at: www.indiebookawards.com
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SUMMARY:CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Next Generation Short Story Awards is a not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories. \nSubmissions accepted: Unpublished short stories and poems (5\,000 words or less)\nCategories: 30+\nDeadline: February 25\, 2027\nEntry Fees: $25 for the first category entered and $20 for every additional category entered for the same story\nWinners’ Prizes: Winners in each category receive $75 cash prizes\, gold medals\, digital promotional stickers\, social media coverage\, literary exposure\, story publication in an Anthology of Winners\, and a complimentary copy of the Anthology of Winners. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected from all entries and awarded $500 for 1st Prize\, $300 for 2nd Prize and $200 for 3rd Prize and will be invited to attend the Next Generation Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.\nFinalists’ Benefits: Finalists in each category are awarded digital promotional stickers\, literary exposure\, social media coverage and have their name and title of story mentioned in the Anthology of Winners. A copy of the Anthology of Winners is available to purchase at half price and silver medals are available to order.\nEnter at: www.shortstoryawards.com
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/call-for-entries-next-generation-short-story-awards/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Next Generation Short Story Awards":MAILTO:info@shortstoryawards.com
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SUMMARY:Open Call: Novella-length Fiction and Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time\, Sunspot Lit is calling for single works of novella-length fiction or nonfiction in any category\, including memoir\, literary\, genre\, and historical. Open October 1 through 31. See guidelines and submission form\, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art)\, here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-call-novella-length-fiction-and-nonfiction-2/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Katie Ortiz presents The Southern Sorority of Superstitious Witches\, in conversation with Maggie Rapier
DESCRIPTION:AUTHOR EVENT! Katie Ortiz presents THE SOUTHERN SORORITY OF SUPERSTITIOUS WITCHES\, in conversation with Maggie Rapier\nSunday Oct 18th\, 2026\n3:00 PM-4:30 PM\nAuthor Event\nA witchy feminist Southern Gothic novel set in Alabama? Just in time for spooky season? You have our attention! We’re so excited to welcome Katie Ortiz to the shop! Katie will discuss her debut\, The Southern Sorority of Superstitious Witches\, a tale of magic\, folklore\, and sticking it to the man\, for fans of Louisa Morgan and Emilia Hart. She’ll be in conversation with romantasy favorite Maggie Rapier! \nA Q&A and signing will follow the discussion. This event is free\, but kindly RSVP below. \nKatie Ortiz is a writer\, teacher\, wife\, feminist\, and cat mom from Alabama. She’s a member of the Alabama Historical Association and writes accessible historical fiction with a speculative twist. Her writing often explores the darker sides of human nature and the ways in which women navigate and survive in oppressive\, male-dominated societies. When she’s not writing at her favorite local coffee shop\, she fights for the right to education every day as a public school teacher\, reads witchy books\, and takes her cat on walks. \nMaggie Rapier is the USA Today Bestselling Author of Soulgazer (and the forthcoming sequel Wolftamer) who loves nothing more than working in her kitchen\, and wandering around the globe. When she’s not elbows-deep in her garden under the watchful eye of her two cats\, you can find her at the library\, the thrift store\, or the D&D table where she plays with her partner and friends. \nPLEASE RSVP AT https://www.thankyoubookshop.com/events/5569320261018
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/katie-ortiz-presents-the-southern-sorority-of-superstitious-witches-in-conversation-with-maggie-rapier/
LOCATION:Thank You Books\, 5502 Crestwood Blvd Unit B\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clue
DESCRIPTION:Colonel Mustard\, Mrs. Peacock\, Professor Plum\, and all your favorite board game murder suspects take to the stage in this hilarious and chilling whodunit based on both the Hasbro classic and the motion picture. At an unusual dinner party\, a sordid assortment of deadly weapons find their way into the hands of our motley crew. When the host turns up dead\, the guests use every campy clue at their disposal to riddle their way to the truth!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/clue/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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