Websites for Writers
Prose is by far my favorite, but here's a list of the other websites I use the most when it comes to writing. One of them is how I actually found Prose. Thought I'd share them with you. (Note: most of these websites let you use Submittable to send them your writing, which is helpful).
(1)
Similar to Prose in some ways, except the main focus of the site is critiquing each other's work. They use a karma point system to promote this. (You critique someone's work, which earns you points. Then you use those points to either enter one of their competitions - Prose's are far better in my opinion - or to post your work, which gets critiqued). Never really use this site, but I am a member.
(2)
http://www.altpublish.com/blog-post/words-to-just-stop-using-please/
This is funny and true.
(3)
https://writeshop.com/how-to-describe-a-person-descriptive-words/
This is a great reference to go to when you need to describe your character.
(4)
http://thereviewreview.net/publishing-tips/your-perfect-cover-letter
Sometimes a site will ask for a cover letter, not just an author bio. (I hate writing cover letters! Found this helpful).
(5)
http://www.shunn.net/format/story.html
Excellent example of how to format your writing. This helped me learn.
(6)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZTk-pH_fba4XJLSnRcdduVtSDuqZ76gK7OzZHlzyHbk/edit#gid=0
Most comprehensive list I ever found for literary journals, their requirements, and what they pay. Some of the info is out of date, but most of it is accurate. I only hate the fact it loads pretty slow.
(7-10):
https://thewritelife.com/writing-contests/ (This website is how I found Prose!)
http://www.newpages.com/classifieds/calls-for-submissions
http://www.pw.org/grants?order=Deadline&fee=No+entry+fee&filter1=All&&perpage=50
https://winningwriters.com/the-best-free-literary-contests/contests-to-avoid
These are the websites I check for lists of writing competitions. Some are more helpful than others, I've tried to list them in that order.
(11-12):
http://www.creativewritingink.co.uk/writing-competitions/
I use these websites too for lists of writing competitions. Listed these separately because some of them are only for the uk, (particularly on creativewritingink), but Cathy's Comps and Calls is awesome!