#BlogBattle 8: February 28th “Melody” Entries & Voting

Hello! Welcome to Blog Battle, a weekly writing prompt competition! If you haven’t already, check out the rules (more like instructions on how to participate & have fun). Winning story for the week will earn this badge! 🙂 **Last Week's Winner: Oak by Cathleen Townsend** Post your story to your blog any time on Tuesday until Midnight PST … Continue reading #BlogBattle 8: February 28th “Melody” Entries & Voting

Words & Genres for March ’17 Battles

  In preparation for March's battles, here are the theme words and genres for the month! March 7th THEME WORD: Loose GENRE: Science Fiction Science fiction – story based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science, usually set in the future or on other planets March 14th THEME WORD: Liquid GENRE: Fantasy This category can include: magical realism, fable, … Continue reading Words & Genres for March ’17 Battles

4 Ways Longshot Island Helps Emerging Authors

Hello, my fellow battlers! Our own Cathleen Townsend has shared some info on a great resource for writers who wish to submit their work elsewhere. We want to encourage all battle winners to consider submitting their winning Blog Battles short fiction stories (not serials) to Longshot Island. If your winning story is part of one … Continue reading 4 Ways Longshot Island Helps Emerging Authors

#BlogBattle 7: February 21st “Shine” Entries & Voting

Hello! Welcome to Blog Battle, a weekly writing prompt competition! If you haven’t already, check out the rules (more like instructions on how to participate & have fun). Winning story for the week will earn this badge! 🙂 BUT that's not all! One of our talented authors, Cathleen Townsend, has kindly offered her time, experience, and expertise to help … Continue reading #BlogBattle 7: February 21st “Shine” Entries & Voting