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Whether you write prose, poetry, or essays, free writing contests can be an excellent way to share your creative work while earning recognition and, potentially, a bit of cash. So grab a cup of hot chocolate and light a cozy fire; here are 12 free writing contests you can participate in this winter. https://lnkd.in/g9DC_ZeJ

Got some writing to do? Or maybe you just need an hour of hyper-focus. Join our Community Writing Sprint tomorrow (Wednesday 11/13) at 12 p.m. EST to get some work done. All are welcome! ???? Here's the link to join: https://lnkd.in/g6Dk4Qk2

In many countries, there are bursaries, grants, and similar financial opportunities for writers and artists. But what is the state of these types of funding across the world? And which countries fund the arts best? Sophie Campbell reports. https://lnkd.in/gYEA7ETu

National Novel Writing Month, when writers around the world will attempt to write an entire book (or 50,000 words), starts THIS FRIDAY, and our annual Freewrite Leaderboard is live. One lucky leaderboard participant will be chosen at the end of November to receive a $500 Freewrite gift card! ?? Curious but not sure how to get started? Find easy step-by-step directions here: https://lnkd.in/ggnShevc

We’re thrilled to join forces with our friends over at Literature & Latte Ltd to bring the world the ultimate writing giveaway. Designed to help you write distraction-free and edit with ease, one winner will receive 1 Freewrite Traveler + Felt Sleeve AND 1 Scrivener License. Enter at https://lnkd.in/g_p-DQJV.

Don't forget to join us today at 12 p.m. ET for an AMA with Freewrite Founder & CEO Adam Leeb. Join in on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/g3_AhNgn

What did the first Freewrite design look like? Wonder what in the world possessed Adam to create such a thing? Join us for an AMA in celebration of Freewrite's upcoming 10th anniversary. Submit your Freewrite questions here: https://lnkd.in/gmJ_iine?

Serialization isn’t new. But with relatively young and already huge platforms like Substack?(founded in 2017) and Kindle Vella?(founded in 2021), a fresh resurgence is gaining momentum. This begs the question: is serialization the future of publishing? Sophie Campbell talks all about it over on the Freewrite blog. https://lnkd.in/g6iKb9z8?

Diaries are an ancient concept. And historical diaries provide us, as modern readers and writers, a fascinating peek into the minds of artists past. Here are 7 diaries we think every writer should read. https://lnkd.in/eaZFHnGu?

Every time you take out your smartphone, you engage in the same unconscious dilemma: to consume or to create. Over on our blog, Concetta Cucchiarelli dives into the psychology of why we always find ourselves scrolling — even when we want to write. https://lnkd.in/gpHjtsjm