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Watch the CONFERENCE

Full 2026 schedule and calendar

OPEN CALL: 

Writer's Games Registration IS OPEN!

Learn how it works in the Writer's Games tab.

 Magicfest is CLOSED.

The Events have concluded and now we're just waiting for the judges to do their awesome scoring thing so we can find out who won. Look for the Event 3 and overall winner announcements April 20.
 

Tales from the Archives is OPEN through Sept 15. The Tales page has all the important info.

​Tales from the Unknown is available in digital and print! 

Check the Tales page for cover, Pushcart Nominees, and links.

We hit NUMBER ONE in New Releases for the second year in a row.

Fiction Potluck is OPEN for "body snatchers" through May 15. 

Read more about this quarter's guest judge, Elmira Olson, and check out her advice.

Read about the finalists on June 6.

Join us for Fiction Potluck Friday on June 19.

WayWords is OPEN for themes of "time" through May 20.

Issue 22 is in review. The team is reading and deciding.

Issue 21, Wonder, is published in digital and print! 

Coming soon:

Head's up, we changed our submissions guidelines! We'll keep the popup active on Tales through March and Fest through April. 

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2026 CONFERENCE is over but you can still watch all the videos.

Past playlists are still available. 

Want to present in 2027? Here's the form!

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Around WW:

Our focal topic in May discusses queries and cover letters to help you build a strong package for your novel. We're starting with Ida and some quick tips on May 7.​

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Neurodivergent writers might find clarity (and tips!!) in Karen's Craft & Chaos series, available in the resources tab.

Welcome back, Indie Author Spotlight! Contact us to be featured.

​​​Join us on Discord for write-ins, chats, and fun times.

Find quick access to announcements from any page through the pinned note at the top. 

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Happy writing!

—Theresa

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