The Authors Guild

Why is writing important to you and why do you think it’s an important medium for the world? Writing is the great connector! The many forms of the written word–poetry, lyrics, journalism, fiction allow ideas to be expressed in ways that every single human can relate to. Despite our different languages, cultures, ethnicities, politics, there is some form o...

Why is writing important to you and why do you think it’s an important medium for the world? Now, more than ever, I think writing is a way of connecting as humans. I write for children and I can think of nothing more important than making something real for them — something that comes from my brain and reaches out to them to entertain, enlighten, inspire,...

Why is writing important to you and why do you think it’s an important medium for the world? Writing is a way for someone’s thoughts or feelings to be expressed, as well as becoming a record. It’s a medium that connects the human soul. This can take many forms, including personal letters and notes (a favorite of mine), email or text (though, this area is ...

Why is writing important to you and why do you think it’s an important medium for the world? I love experiencing the sense of flow and immersion that occurs when I’m trying to get inside my characters’ thoughts and feelings. And I think reading promotes empathy, as research has indicated, since readers are seeing the world through the eyes of another.

Each month we curate a list of contests, fellowships, and other writing opportunities with approaching deadlines. Opportunities will be posted in the month prior to their deadlines, so that you have ample time to submit your work or applications.