5 science-backed tips to boost creativity
As writers, we live for those moments when our connection to our imagination is strong and the words pour out …Read More
Sarah Carriger15 August 2018 
Netherlands literary scene – August
Here’s our rundown of upcoming international literary events in The Netherlands for August 2018. Events are in English unless otherwise noted. Most …Read More
Amsterdam Admin2 August 2018 
Great places to submit for new & unpublished writers
It can be intimidating sending out your writing for the first time (or even the 10th time), so this month …Read More
Amsterdam Admin24 July 2018 
Top 10 tips for writing powerful dialogue
It’s happened to all of us. You’re trying to write an emotionally engaging scene and your dialogue comes out sounding …Read More
Sarah Carriger12 July 2018
Netherlands literary scene – June/July
Here’s our rundown of upcoming international literary events in The Netherlands for June & July 2018. Events are in English unless …Read More
Amsterdam Admin16 June 2018 
Where to submit long short stories
If you think ‘brevity is the soul of wit’ is a bunch of hooey, this month’s list is for you. …Read More
Amsterdam Admin1 June 2018 
Writing advice from A.M. Homes
In April 2018 American author A.M. Homes gave a special craft talk for out students with loads of great writing …Read More
Sarah Carriger30 May 2018 
Great places to submit: International edition
Wondering where to submit your poetry, flash fiction and short stories? We have searched the globe to find you great …Read More
Amsterdam Admin10 May 2018 
Journalist finds joy in fiction
Angel Orozco modestly says he considers himself just “someone who likes stories and learning about writing,” not a writer. But …Read More
Amsterdam Admin5 May 2018 
5 tips on journaling to become a better writer
Want to become a better writer? Start journaling! Journaling will make your writing richer and help you avoid writer’s block. We …Read More
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7 journals that will give you feedbackPublishing- Netherlands literary scene – NovemberNews
DanaThe struggle is real, but worth it
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- Amsterdam Admin5 great places to submit your short stories
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Gitanjali Kapoor7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
himanshu ranjan5 great places to submit if you hate to wait
- Amsterdam Admin7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Lois Gaddy-Cannon7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Victor Sagar Das7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Jacob7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Dianne Bailey7 writing contests with huge cash prizes
Fanaye Gebremariam7 writing contests with huge cash prizesBruna Pereira5 great places to submit your poetry
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