Writing contests with summer deadlines
Winning a writing contest is a great way to get the attention of publishers and agents — the money, publication …Read More
IWC Staff16 May 2020 
Where to submit historical fiction
This month we’re focusing on great places to submit historical fiction—stories, novellas, novel excerpts, and even poetry. Many magazines are …Read More
IWC Staff8 April 2020 
How to write historical fiction
In this post, teacher Karen Kao talks about what historical fiction is, the importance of research and how to weave …Read More
Karen Kao7 April 2020 
Netherlands literary scene – April (quarantine edition)
Here’s our rundown of upcoming literary events in the Netherlands – what’s cancelled, what’s postponed and what’s happening online. Stay …Read More
IWC Staff2 April 2020 
Coronavirus response
Based on the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 in the Netherlands (map of confirmed cases here) we have decided to …Read More
IWC Staff15 March 2020 
5 more great places to submit
Looking for a magazine or journal that will publish your fiction, creative nonfiction or poetry? Here are five great options …Read More
IWC Staff5 March 2020 
We are now an accredited educational institution
Some exciting news — as of this February, the International Writers’ Collective is an audited and accredited Dutch educational institution. …Read More
Sarah Carriger4 March 2020
Netherlands literary scene – March
Here’s our rundown of upcoming international literary events in Amsterdam, The Hague, Leiden and Utrecht for March 2020 and beyond. …Read More
IWC Staff2 March 2020 
Finding the story
There’s no doubt that our online instructor Erik Raschke has a sense of humour—when asked why he moved to the …Read More
Joan Gannij3 February 2020
Netherlands literary scene – February
Here’s our rundown of upcoming international literary events in Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht for February 2020 and beyond. Events …Read More
IWC Staff3 February 2020 
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