Works on Paper
Joan Jonas's work encompasses video, performance, installation, sound, text, and sculpture.
Literacy Magazines
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Mold and Melancholia
In London, trash is called rubbish and taking it out is a science.
Works on Paper
Joan Jonas's work encompasses video, performance, installation, sound, text, and sculpture.
Donate to The Paris Review
The Paris Review is not only the preeminent literary quarterly in America but also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Mold and Melancholia
In London, trash is called rubbish and taking it out is a science.
Writing Competitions
6 Feb 2026
Annual Short Story Contest
R1000 Grand Prize + Publication
Free entry
Submit your best unpublished short fiction (up to 5,000 words) for a chance to win cash prizes and publication.
Eligibility
Open to all writers 18+, worldwide
8 Feb 2026
Poetry Prize 2025
R1000 First Prize + Feature
Free entry
Awarding excellence in poetry across all forms and styles. Submit up to 3 poems for consideration.
Eligibility
All poets writing in English
13 Feb 2026
Flash Fiction Challenge
R10000 Winner + Anthology Inclusion
Free entry
Create a complete story in 1,000 words or less. Fast-paced, creative, and open to all genres.
Eligibility
Any writer, any age
6 Feb 2026
Annual Short Story Contest
R1000 Grand Prize + Publication
Free entry
Submit your best unpublished short fiction (up to 5,000 words) for a chance to win cash prizes and publication.
Eligibility
Open to all writers 18+, worldwide
8 Feb 2026
Poetry Prize 2025
R1000 First Prize + Feature
Free entry
Awarding excellence in poetry across all forms and styles. Submit up to 3 poems for consideration.
Eligibility
All poets writing in English
13 Feb 2026
Flash Fiction Challenge
R10000 Winner + Anthology Inclusion
Free entry
Create a complete story in 1,000 words or less. Fast-paced, creative, and open to all genres.
Eligibility
Any writer, any age
Summer Programs
🌴 Summer Writing Sprint
4-6 Weeks
Online (Live Virtual Sessions)
A fast-paced program designed to help writers finish a short story, novella, or first draft through weekly prompts, deadlines, and accountability check-ins.
Best for
Writers who need structure and momentum
Outcome
A completed draft by summer's end
📚 Teen & YA Summer Writing Camp
8 Weeks
New York City, NY Campus
A guided creative writing program for middle grade and young adult writers, featuring craft lessons, writing exercises, and peer feedback in a supportive environment.
Best for
Aspiring teen authors
Outcome
Polished short stories and stronger writing confidence
✍️ Revise & Polish Bootcamp
6 Weeks
Los Angeles, CA Workshop
A revision-focused summer intensive where writers bring an existing draft and work through pacing, character depth, and clarity with targeted feedback.
Best for
Writers with finished drafts
Outcome
Submission-ready manuscripts
🌞 Daily Prompt Challenge
30 Days
Online (Self-Paced)
A low-pressure, high-fun challenge with one creative prompt per day to build consistency and experiment with voice, genre, and style.
Best for
Busy writers or beginners
Outcome
Stronger habits and creative flow
🧠 Craft Deep-Dive Series
8 Weeks
Chicago, IL Creative Center
Weekly mini-courses focusing on one skill at a time—dialogue, tension, worldbuilding, or theme—with examples and short writing assignments.
Best for
Skill-builders
Outcome
Noticeable craft improvement in targeted areas
👥 Summer Critique Circles
6 Weeks
Hybrid (Online + Boston, MA)
Small, moderated critique groups that meet weekly to exchange feedback, discuss craft, and keep each other accountable.
Best for
Writers who thrive on community
Outcome
Actionable feedback and writing friendships
🌴 Summer Writing Sprint
4-6 Weeks
Online (Live Virtual Sessions)
A fast-paced program designed to help writers finish a short story, novella, or first draft through weekly prompts, deadlines, and accountability check-ins.
Best for
Writers who need structure and momentum
Outcome
A completed draft by summer's end
📚 Teen & YA Summer Writing Camp
8 Weeks
New York City, NY Campus
A guided creative writing program for middle grade and young adult writers, featuring craft lessons, writing exercises, and peer feedback in a supportive environment.
Best for
Aspiring teen authors
Outcome
Polished short stories and stronger writing confidence
✍️ Revise & Polish Bootcamp
6 Weeks
Los Angeles, CA Workshop
A revision-focused summer intensive where writers bring an existing draft and work through pacing, character depth, and clarity with targeted feedback.
Best for
Writers with finished drafts
Outcome
Submission-ready manuscripts
🌞 Daily Prompt Challenge
30 Days
Online (Self-Paced)
A low-pressure, high-fun challenge with one creative prompt per day to build consistency and experiment with voice, genre, and style.
Best for
Busy writers or beginners
Outcome
Stronger habits and creative flow
🧠 Craft Deep-Dive Series
8 Weeks
Chicago, IL Creative Center
Weekly mini-courses focusing on one skill at a time—dialogue, tension, worldbuilding, or theme—with examples and short writing assignments.
Best for
Skill-builders
Outcome
Noticeable craft improvement in targeted areas
👥 Summer Critique Circles
6 Weeks
Hybrid (Online + Boston, MA)
Small, moderated critique groups that meet weekly to exchange feedback, discuss craft, and keep each other accountable.
Best for
Writers who thrive on community
Outcome
Actionable feedback and writing friendships
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