Storymakers and Indie Author Hub Writers Conference

Announcing the SMIAH Mini Writing Contest Award Winners! The level of talent and creativity for our First Chapter Contest and the 5 Mini-Contests was phenomenal! Thank to our extraordinary judges, and congratulations again to all our winners!!

Oh no! You missed the SMIAH Mini Writing Event today? No worries! Everything was recorded and will be up through the end of October. So, go ahead and register now for access to all the fabulous FREE content!

Happy conference day! It's finally here!!! Check your email for the password to the conference portal, then hop online for the Opening Remarks at 9 AM (CT). We'...ll have a slideshow running to let you know you're at the right spot. I'll begin opening remarks about 9:10. See you soon! #smiahwritersconf #SMIAHmini See more

Nobody likes deadlines, so how does a 2-day extension sound? Now you really don’t have an excuse to not give these 5 exciting FREE writing contests a try! Go to SMIAHwritersconference/contests to sign up for the FREE MINI event, read the contest rules, and learn how to submit your winning entry! Hook ‘Em Quick Logline ... 1 sentence Write your best compelling and creative logline, any genre. Story of One <100 words Write one complete story with one protagonist, a one-word title, and uses the word one at least once. COVID Flash Fiction 500-800 words One complete short story. A new spin on the current acronym. Your story CANNOT be about the virus. It may be about a computer virus, a newly discovered planet, or an acronym for a secret organization. Use your imagination and have fun with it! Word Lottery <1000 words Write a story, any genre, including all 5 of the following words: monkey, trash can, lollipop, cookbook and constellation. Gettin’ Close to Nature <300 words Free verse poem about your favorite day in nature. Deadline is now September 21st at 11:59 PM EST. Enter today for your chance to win! Then join us on September 26th for SMIAH Mini!!

Hello from your friendly conference emcee! Who's ready for some awesomeness? Check out the attached pictures for the conference schedule (All times are Centr...al Time zone), live panels, and the list of 27 pre-recorded classes you'll have access to until Oct. 31st! If you and all your writing buddies haven't registered yet for this FREE writing event, join the fun by clicking the link below. MORE TO COME: We have some fabulous Writers Toolbox giveaways that will be posted Friday. Also, watch for posts about the Panels on Thursday, so you can add questions you'd to ask the panelists. 10 days until the SMIAH Writers Mini-Conference! #SMIAHWritersConference Please share this post and invite others to join the event. https://www.smiahwritersconference.com/

The Grim Reaper probably won’t come after you if you don’t give these 5 exciting FREE writing contests a try, but I promise you will have serious regrets when you see the awesome prizes we have for you! Go to SMIAHwritersconference/contests to sign up for the FREE MINI event, read the contest rules, and learn how to submit your winning entry! Hook ‘Em Quick Logline ... 1 sentence Write your best compelling and creative logline, any genre. Story of One <100 words Write one complete story with one protagonist, a one-word title, and uses the word one at least once. COVID Flash Fiction 500-800 words One complete short story. A new spin on the current acronym. Your story CANNOT be about the virus. It may be about a computer virus, a newly discovered planet, or an acronym for a secret organization. Use your imagination and have fun with it! Word Lottery <1000 words Write a story, any genre, including all 5 of the following words: monkey, trash can, lollipop, cookbook and constellation. Gettin’ Close to Nature <300 words Free verse poem about your favorite day in nature. Deadline is September 19th at 11:59 PM EST. Enter today for your chance to win! Then join us on September 26th for SMIAH Mini!!