July Short Story Contest

Deadline is July 31st at 23:59 UTC. Choose at least 2 of the following sources of inspiration: 1) Visual Prompt: "Under the Rug", by Chris Van Allsburg 2) Caption Text
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Preptember

Together we'll prepare to tackle a larger writing challenge or project. There will be workshops, themed discussions, and tips for writerly self-care and wellness.

Workshop: Puzzle Plots, with Jenai

Discord Stage Channel

Discover a low-pressure, flexible approach to planning and analyzing your story. Together we'll have fun plotting, expanding, and transforming a popular classic children's story. This system may help if you—
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Shifty McGee’s Torch Relay

Discord Torch Relay Channel

(Times shown are for the Pacific Time Zone.) What is it? Writers carry the torch by trading turns writing/planning/creating in one hour legs, then passing the torch off to other
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Rogue’s Character Costume Party

Costume Showcase Channel

Begin planning now! During the last week of RAWR, we're holding a Rogue Writers Character Costume Party! Each writer will choose a character from their story and dress up like
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Shifty McGee’s Torch Relay

Discord Torch Relay Channel

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January Short Story Contest

DEADLINE: January 31st, 2025 at 23:59 UTC Use at least 2 (TWO) of the following writing prompts in your story: 1) Visual Prompt: "The Indian-Pacific Railway, 1980" (Photo from the
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April Short Story Contest

DEADLINE: April 30th, 2025 at 23:59 UTC Use at least 2 (TWO) of the following writing prompts in your story: 1) Visual Prompt: "The Anomaly" (Photo credit: Official Los Angeles
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