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35 Writing Contests to Enter Right Now (2022) Find 35 excellent writing contests below for 2022. They're all open to direct, unagented submissions. Polish your manuscript and submit it to one of these great publishers (and, if you're looking for a class in fiction , poetry , nonfiction , or screenwriting , we've got you covered): New American Press Poetry PrizeA prize of $1,500, publication by New American Press, and 25 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. Eduardo C. Corral will judge. Using only the online... Hippocrates PrizePrizes for poetry and medicine. A prize of £1,000 (approximately $1,379) and publication in the Hippocrates Prize anthology and as a video recording on the Hippocrates website is given annually for a single... Arrowsmith PressDerek walcott prize for poetry. A prize of $1,000 will be given annually for a poetry collection published in English by a writer who is not a citizen of the United States. The winner will also receive an... Academy of American PoetsRaiziss/de palchi book prize. A prize of $10,000 is given biennially for the translation into English of a significant work of modern Italian poetry published in the United States. Books by living... Ambroggio PrizeA prize of $1,000 and publication by University of Arizona Press is given annually for a book of poetry originally written in Spanish by a living writer and translated into... Furious Flower Poetry PrizeFurious flower poetry center. A prize of $1,000 and publication in Obsidian , the literary journal of Illinois State University, is given annually for a group of poems. The winner also receives a $500... Milkweed EditionsBallard spahr prize for poetry. A prize of $10,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions is given annually for a poetry collection by a poet currently residing in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South... Harold Morton Landon Translation AwardA prize of $1,000 is given annually for a book of poetry translated from any language into English and published in the United States during the previous year. David Shook will... Sarabande BooksMorton and mccarthy prizes. Two prizes of $2,000 each and publication by Sarabande Books are given annually for collections of poetry and fiction. For the Kathryn A. Morton Prize in Poetry, submit a... Lorian Hemingway Short Story CompetitionA prize of $1,500 and publication on the competition website is given annually for a short story by a writer whose fiction has not appeared in a nationally distributed... Hidden River ArtsWillow run poetry book award. A prize of $1,000 and publication by Hidden River Press is given annually for a poetry collection. The editors will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a... Sustainable Arts FoundationWriting awards. Up to twenty awards of $5,000 each are given annually to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers with children. Writers with at least one child under the age of... Black Caucus of the American Library AssociationSelf-publishing literary awards. Two prizes of $1,000 each are given annually for a poetry e-book and a fiction e-book by an African American writer self-published in the United States during the previous year... Fish PublishingFlash fiction prize. A prize of €1,000 (approximately $1,164) and publication in the Fish Publishing anthology is given annually for a short short story. The winner is also invited to give a... Omnidawn PublishingFirst/second poetry book contest. A prize of $3,000, publication by Omnidawn Publishing, and 100 author copies is given annually for a first or second poetry collection. Mary Jo Bang will judge. Submit a... Little Tokyo Historical SocietyShort story contest. A prize of $500 and publication in Rafu Shimpo and on the Discover Nikkei website is given annually for a short story that takes place in the Little Tokyo district of... Association of Writers & Writing ProgramsAward series. Two prizes of $5,500 each and publication by a participating press are given annually for a poetry collection and a short story collection. In addition, two prizes of $2,500... Austin Community CollegeBalcones prizes. Two prizes of $1,500 each are given annually for a poetry collection and a book of fiction published during the previous year. Authors or publishers may submit three copies of... Tupelo PressSnowbound chapbook award. A prize of $1,000 and publication by Tupelo Press is given annually for a poetry chapbook. Submit a manuscript of 20 to 36 pages with a $25 entry fee by February 28. All... Red Hen PressWomen’s prose prize. A prize of $1,000 and publication by Red Hen Press is given annually for a book of fiction or nonfiction by a writer who identifies as a woman. Melanie Conroy-Goldman will... University of WisconsinWisconsin institute for creative writing fellowships. An academic year in residence, which includes a stipend of at least $39,000, at the University of Wisconsin in Madison is given annually to at least five writers working on a... Alabama State Council on the ArtsLiterary arts fellowships. Fellowships of $5,000 each are given annually to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers who have lived in the state of Alabama for at least two years. Using... Broadside Lotus PressNaomi long madgett poetry award. A prize of $500 and publication by Broadside Lotus Press is given annually for a poetry collection by an African American poet. Submit two copies of a manuscript of 60 to 90... Mississippi Arts CommissionLiterary artist fellowships. Grants of up to $5,000 each are given in alternating years to Mississippi poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers. This year the fellowships will be offered in... Poets & WritersMaureen egen writers exchange award. Two prizes of $500 each are awarded annually to a poet and a fiction writer from a select state. Each winner will also receive a monthlong residency at the Jentel Artist... Selected ShortsStella kupferberg memorial short story prize. A prize of $1,000 and tuition for a 10-week writing class through New York City's Gotham Writers Workshop is given annually for a short story. The winning work will be... Persea BooksLexi rudnitsky editor’s choice award. A prize of $2,000 and publication by Persea Books is given annually for a poetry collection by a U.S. poet who has published at least one book of poetry. Using only the online... Colorado ReviewNelligan prize for short fiction. A prize of $2,500 and publication in Colorado Review is given annually for a short story. Ramona Ausubel will judge. Submit a story between 2,500 and 12,500 words with a... University of Notre DameAndrés montoya poetry prize. A prize of $1,000 and publication by University of Notre Dame Press is given biennially for a debut poetry collection by a Latinx poet residing in the United States. John... National Poetry SeriesOpen competition. Five prizes of $10,000 each and publication by participating trade, university, or small press publishers are given annually for poetry collections. The 2022 publishers are... Robinson Jeffers Tor House FoundationA prize of $1,000 is given annually for a single poem. Forrest Gander will judge. Submit up to three poems of no more than three pages each with a $10 entry fee by March 15.... Airlie PressAirlie prize. A prize of $1,000 and publication by Airlie Press is given annually for a poetry collection. The editors will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a... Prairie SchoonerRaz-schumaker book prizes. Two prizes of $3,000 each and publication by University of Nebraska Press are given annually for a poetry collection and a short story collection. Kwame Dawes will judge.... Eludia AwardA prize of $1,000 and publication by Sowilo Press is given annually for a first book of fiction by a woman writer over the age of 40. Using only the online submission system,... James Jones Literary SocietyFirst novel fellowship. A prize of $10,000 is given annually for a novel-in-progress by a U.S. writer who has not published a novel. Runners-up will each receive $1,000. Using only the online... A Public SpaceWriting fellowships. Three six-month fellowships of $1,000 each are given annually to emerging fiction and nonfiction writers who have not published a full-length book. The fellows will work with... First Pages PrizeA prize of $2,000, developmental editing support, and an agent consultation will be given annually for the first five pages of a work of fiction or creative nonfiction. A... Bauhan PublishingMay sarton new hampshire poetry prize. A prize of $1,000, publication by Bauhan Publishing, and 50 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. Rebecca Kaiser Gibson will judge. Submit a manuscript of 50... Fordham University at Lincoln Center Poetic justice institute prizes. Two prizes of $1,000 each and publication by Fordham University Press are given annually for poetry collections. The winners also receive a publicity consultation and headline... 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- How you measure up against the competition
- What you still need to learn
And you could win cash. That’s why my team researched a wide range of high-quality contests. We’ve included free competitions and also many with modest entry fees. - Short Story Writing Contests
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Great American Fiction Contest Prize: 1st: $1,000, publication in The Saturday Evening Post Runners-up (5): $200 Entry Fee: $10 Deadline: TBD 2024 (Annual Contest) Sponsor: The Saturday Evening Post From Website: “Unpublished short stories of 1,500 to 5,000 words in any genre touching on the publication’s mission, “Celebrating America—past, present, and future.” No extreme profanity or graphic sex. Work published on a personal website or blog is still eligible.” SiWC Writing Contest Prize: 1st: $1,000 plus publication Honorable Mention: $150 Entry Fee: $15 Deadline: September 15, 2024 Sponsor: Surrey International Writers’ Conference From Website: “Short stories in any genre must be 2,500-4,000 words. All submissions must contain original material and may not have been previously published, accepted for publication, or have been a winner in another contest prior to the deadline.” WOW / Women On Writing Quarterly Flash Fiction Competition Prize: 1st: $400, $25 Amazon gift certificate 2nd: $300, $25 Amazon gift certificate 3rd: $200, $25 Amazon gift certificate Runners-up (7): $25 Amazon gift certificate Honorable mentions (10): $20 Amazon gift certificate Entry Fee: $10 (or $20 with feedback) Deadline: Quarterly (next deadline February 2, 2024) Sponsor: WOW / Women On Writing From Website: “Runs four times a year and is open to all styles and genres. Closes each quarter after 300 entries have been received, or at the deadline. WOW also runs a quarterly nonfiction essay competition with cash prizes.” Bristol Short Story Prize Prize: 1st: £1,000 (~$1,242) 2nd: £500 (~$621) 3rd: £250 (~$310) Shortlisted (17): £100 (~$124) Entry Fee: £9 (~$11) Deadline: TBD 2024 Sponsor: Bristol Short Story Prize From Website: “Open to all published and unpublished writers 16 and up. No geographical restriction, but all entries must be in English. Maximum length 4,000 words (not including title). No minimum length. Stories can be on any subject.” Aesthetica Creative Writing Award Prize: £2,500 (~$3,105) Winners also receive further non-monetary prizes including publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual. Entry Fee: £18 (~$22) (Poetry Category entry fee is ~$15) Deadline: August 31, 2024 Sponsor: Aesthetica Magazine From Website: “Fiction entries should be no more than 2,000 words. Works published or entered elsewhere are accepted. Any theme accepted. You may enter as many times as you wish, however, each work requires a separate fee and submission form.” The Lascaux Prize Prize: $1,000 Finalists receive $100 Deadline: June 20, 2024 Sponsor: The Lascaux Review “Flash Fiction and Creative Nonfiction categories. Flash fiction entries should not exceed 1,000 words. All genres and styles welcome. From Website: “Creative nonfiction entry length must not exceed 10,000 words. All topics welcome but should be written in a nonacademic style. May include memoirs, chronicles, personal essays, humorous perspectives, literary journalism—anything the author has witnessed, experienced, learned, or discovered.” The Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize Prize: First place: £3,000 cash grant (~$3,726) Second place: £1,000 travel expense (~$1,242) Third place: £1,000 travel expense (~$1,242) Entry Fee: Free Deadline: March 1, 2024 Sponsor: The Alpine Fellowship From Website: “Entries must fit the annual theme. Maximum of 2,500 words. All genres of writing are permitted, including fiction, non-fiction, and non-academic essays. Open to all nationalities but must be written in English. Stories must not have been published, self-published or accepted for publication in print or online. No entries that have won or been placed in another competition at any time.” ServiceScape Short Story Award Deadline: November 29, 2024 Sponsor: ServiceScape From Website: “All entries must be original, unpublished works of short fiction or nonfiction, up to 5,000 words in length. Any genre or theme accepted.” Bacopa Literary Review Contest Prize: $200 Award $100 Honorable Mention in each of six categories Sponsor: The Writers Alliance of Gainesville From Website: “Awards in 6 categories (contestants may submit to only ONE category). Fiction (up to 2,500 words), Creative Nonfiction (up to 2,500 words), Humor (up to 2,000 words), Formal Poetry (1-3 poems), Free Verse Poetry (1-2 poems), Visual Poetry (1 poem).” Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award Prize: $.08 per word and publication Deadline: February 1, 2024 Sponsor: National Space Society and Baen Books From Website: “Write a short story of no more than 8,000 words, that shows the near future (no more than about 50-60 years out) of manned space exploration. What they want to see: Moon bases, Mars colonies, orbital habitats, space elevators, asteroid mining, artificial intelligence, nano-technology, realistic spacecraft, heroics, sacrifice, and adventure.” Parsec Short Story Contest Prize: First place: $200 and publication in the Confluence program book. Second place: $100 Third place: $50 Best Youth Story: $50 Deadline: March 31st, 2024 Sponsor: Parsec, Inc. From Website: “Each annual contest is based on a theme provided. This can be conveyed in the setting, plot, characters, and dialogue; the only limit is your imagination. The theme must be integral to the story in some way and not just mentioned in passing. No minimum word count, no more than 3500 words. The 2024 Contest theme is ‘AI mythology.’” The Raymond Carver Short Story Contest Prize: First place: $2000 Second place: $500 Third place: $250 Two Editor’s Choice: $125 Entry Fee: $18 Deadline: May 15, 2024 Sponsor: Carve Magazine From Website: “One short story per entry. No limit to entries. Must be previously unpublished (including online) with a 10,000 maximum word count. We accept entries from anywhere in the world, but the story must be English-language. No genre fiction (romance, horror, sci-fi); literary fiction only.” Blurred Genres Flash Contest Prize: First Place: $750 Second Place: $350 Third Place: $150 Publication of Top Five Sponsor: Invisible City (University of San Francisco) From Website: “Based on a theme (for example last year’s theme was “Levity”) that can be interpreted through prose, poetry, or some combination of the two. All genres and themes are welcome. Contest submissions must be 750 words or less and can be flash fiction/nonfiction, prose poetry, or some unique combination of the three. Submissions must be the original work of the submitter and unpublished (and not slated for future publication).” Imagine 2200: Write the future Prize: First Place: $3,000 Second Place: $2,000 Third Place: $1,000 An additional nine finalists will each receive $300 All winners and finalists will have their stories published in an immersive collection on Grist’s website Sponsor: Grist From Website: “Imagine 2200 is an invitation to writers from all over the globe to imagine a future in which solutions to the climate crisis flourish and help bring about radical improvements to our world. 3,000 to 5,000 word stories envisioning a world where we prioritize our well-being, work to mend our communities, and lead lives that celebrate our humanity.” The Elegant Literature Award For New Writers Prize: First place: $3,000 and 10c/word and publication. Free enrollment in the New Novelist Accelerator. Second – Tenth: 10c/word and publication. Eleventh – Thirty-fifth: $20 and an honorable mention in the magazine Entry Fee: Requires Elegant+ Membership ($9.99 a month) Deadline: Ongoing (monthly) Sponsor: Elegant Literature Magazine From Website: “Write a story involving annual theme. New or unpublished authors may enter. Word count is 500-2000. All genres are welcome as long as it involves the theme.” F(r)iction Contests Prize: $300.00 and consideration for publication in F(r)iction Entry Fee: $10 for a single entry, $12 for three entries Deadline: April 30, 2024 Sponsor: F(r)iction From Website: “Competitions in several categories, short stories (1,001 – 7,500 words), flash fiction (up to 1,000 words), and Poetry (up to three pages per poem). Entries are accepted regardless of genre, style, or origin. Experimental, nontraditional, and boundary-pushing literature is strongly encouraged. Their guidelines include the phrase ‘Strange is good.’” Manchester Fiction Prize Prize: £10,000 (~$12,420) Entry Fee: £18 (~$22) 100 reduced-price (£10 or ~$13) entries are available to entrants who might not otherwise be able to take part in the competition. Sponsor: Manchester Metropolitan University From Website: “The Manchester Fiction Prize asks for a short story of up to 2,500 words in length. Stories submitted should be new work, not previously published elsewhere. The Prize is open internationally to those aged 16 or over.” Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition Prize: Grand Prize $5000, an interview with them in Writer’s Digest (Nov/Dec 2023 issue) and on WritersDigest.com, a paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, including a special trophy presentation at the keynote, a coveted Pitch Slam slot at the Writer’s Digest Conference where the winner will receive one on one attention from editors or agents, and publication of their winning piece on WritersDigest.com First Place: $1,000 and publication of their winning piece on WritersDigest.com Second Place: $500 Third Place: $250 Fourth Place: $100 Fifth Place: $50 Sixth through Tenth Place: $25 gift certificate for writersdigestshop.com. Entry Fee: $20-30 (varies depending on category) Deadline: May 6, 2024 Sponsor: Writer’s Digest From Website: “Only original works that have not been published (at the time of submission) in print, digital, or online publications will be considered. Self-published work in blogs, on social media, etc. will be considered. For the script category, only unproduced scripts will be considered. Entries in the Nonfiction Essay or Article category may be previously published. All entries must be in English. Memoirs/Personal Essay, Nonfiction Essay or Article, and Children’s/Young Adult Fiction: 2,000 words maximum. Mainstream/Literary Short Story, Genre Short, Story, and Humor: 4,000 words maximum. Inspirational Writing: 2,500 words maximum. Rhyming Poem and Non-rhyming Poem: 40 lines maximum.” Emerging Writer’s Contest Prize: Publication, $2,000, review from Aevitas Creative Management, and a 1-year subscription for one winner in each of the three genres Entry Fee: Free for subscribers to Ploughshares, $24 for nonsubscribers Sponsor: Ploughshares (Emerson College) From Website: “The contest is open to writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry who have yet to publish or self-publish a book. Fiction and Nonfiction: Under 6,000 words. Poetry: 3-5 pages.” Wells Festival of Literature Short Story Competition Prize: First Place £750 (~$932) Second Place £300 (~$373) Third Place: £200 (~$248) Entry Fee: £6 (~$8) Sponsor: Wells Festival of Literature From Website: “Stories may be on any subject and should be between 1,000 and 2,000 words. All entries must be the exclusive and original work of the entrant. At the time of entry, the work submitted must not have been entered into any other Competition and must not have been published in any format or location.” Anthology Short Story Competition Prize: First Place: €1,000 (~$1098), the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology, and a one-year subscription to Anthology Second Place: €250 (~$275) Third Place: €150 (~$165) Entry Fee: Early Bird: €12 (~$13) Standard fee: €18 (~$20) Deadline: July 31, 2024 Sponsor: Anthology Publishing From Website: “Established to recognize and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, the Anthology Short Story Competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style. Stories submitted must not exceed the maximum of 1,500 words.” The Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize Prize: £1,000 (~$1,246) and publication in Wasafiri’s print magazine Entry Fee: £10 (~$12) for a single entry, £16 (~$20) for a double entry Sponsor: Wasafiri Magazine From Website: “Exceptionally international in scope, the prize supports writers who have not yet published a book-length work, with no limits on age, gender, nationality, or background. No entry may exceed 3,000 words. A single poetry entry can include up to three poems, which together total no more than 3,000 words.” 2024 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize Prize: $1000 and a free 10-week course with Gotham Writers Entry Fee: $25 Sponsor: Gotham Writers and Selected Shorts From Website: “This long-running series at Symphony Space in New York City celebrates the art of the short story by having stars of stage and screen read aloud the works of established and emerging writers. Selected Shorts is recorded for Public Radio and heard nationally on both the radio and its weekly podcast.” Robert and Adele Schiff Awards Prize: $1,000 All entries will be considered for publication in The Cincinnati Review Entry Fee: $20 Sponsor: The Cincinnati Review (University of Cincinnati) From Website: “Writers may submit up to 8 pages of poetry, 40 pages of a single double-spaced piece of fiction, or 20 pages of a single double-spaced piece of literary nonfiction, per entry. Previously published manuscripts, including works that have appeared online (in any form), will not be considered. There are no restrictions as to form, style, or content; all entries will be considered for publication. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable under the condition that you notify us if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere.” Salamander 2024 Fiction Prize Prize: First Place: $1,000 and Publication Second Place: $500 and Publication Deadline: TBD 2024 Sponsor: Salamander Magazine From Website: “All entries will be considered for publication and will be judged anonymously. Each story must not exceed 30 double-spaced pages in 12-point font. Previously published works and works accepted for publication elsewhere cannot be considered. Salamander’s definition of publishing includes electronic publication.” BOA Short Fiction Prize Prize: $1,000 and publication by BOA Editions, Ltd. Deadline: May 31, 2024 Sponsor: BOA Editions, Ltd. From Website: “Entrants must be U.S. citizens, legal residents of the U.S., or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or Legal Permanent Status (LPS). Entrants must be at least 18 years of age. Minimum of 90 pages; maximum of 200 pages. Manuscript text should be at least 12 pt. font, double-spaced. As with all BOA fiction titles, our prize-winning short story collections are more concerned with the artfulness of writing than the twists and turns of plot. It is our belief that short story writing is a valuable and underserved literary form that we are proud to support, nurture, and celebrate.” Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest Prize: First Place: $3,000 Entry Fee: $22 Deadline: May 1, 2024 Sponsor: Winning Writers (Co-sponsored by Duotrope) From Website: “For this contest, a story is any short work of fiction, and an essay is any short work of nonfiction. All themes accepted. Entries may be published or unpublished. Length limit: 6,000 words maximum. No restriction on the age of the author.” Gabriele Rico Challenge for Nonfiction Prize: $1,333 Deadline: November 1, 2024 Sponsor: Reed Magazine From Website: “C reative nonfiction, such as personal essays or narratives, not scholarly papers or book reviews. All works should be stand-alone essays, not chapters of a longer work. Previously published work is not eligible. Up to 5,000 words.” 53-Word Story Contest Prize: Publication in Prime Number Magazine and a free book from Press 53. Deadline: Ongoing. 15th of each month Sponsor: Prime Number Magazine From Website: “New prompt each month. Judges are looking for stories with a surprising approach to the prompt, something unusual and creative. Stories must be 53 words—no more, no less. Stories with fewer than or more than 53 words will be disqualified. Send only stories; poetry with line breaks will not be considered.” Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction Prizes: Three Winners are announced who are published and share in the $1000 USD total prize pool. Twenty writers are Longlisted. All entries considered for publication, and for submission to the Pushcart Prize and other anthologies. Deadline: Awarded every two months Sponsor: Letter Review From Website: “Word Length: 0 – 5000 words. Open to anyone in the world. There are no genre or theme restrictions.” Letter Review Prize for Nonfiction Entry Fee: $20. From Website: “0 – 5000 words. Open to anyone in the world. We welcome all forms of nonfiction including: Memoir, journalism, essay (including personal essay), fictocriticism, creative nonfiction, travel, nature, opinion, and many other permutations.”  University of New Orleans Press Lab Prize Prize: $10,000 advance on royalties and a contract to publish with the University of New Orleans Press Entry Fee: $28 Sponsor: University of New Orleans From Website: “Entries must be unpublished novels or short story collections. The work does not have to be regionally focused. There is no word limit. There is no restriction on subjects covered. The contest is open to all authors from around the world, regardless of publishing history. Works of fiction (novels and short story collections) only. Submissions must be your entire manuscript.” The Bath Novel Awards Prize: Two £3,000 (~$3738) prizes are awarded annually for the best manuscript as judged by literary agents All shortlistees win feedback on their full manuscript. Entry Fee: £29 (~$36) Deadline: May 31st 2024 Sponsor: The Bath Novel Award (co-sponsored by Cornerstones Literary Consultancy and Professional Writing Academy) From Website: “Submit the opening 5,000 words plus one-page synopsis of novel manuscripts for adults or young adults. Completed works must be over 50,000 words. Novels can be for adult or young adult readers and any genre. Must be your original work and submitted in English. Novels can be unpublished, self-published, or independently published.” The Times/Chicken House Competition Prize: First Place: worldwide publishing contract with Chicken House with a royalty advance of £10,000 (~$12,459), plus an offer of representation by this year’s agent judge, Davinia Andrew-Lynch of Curtis Brown. Second Place: Lime Pictures New Storyteller Award. A publishing contract with a royalty advance of £7,500 (~$9,344) plus an offer of representation by Davinia Andrew-Lynch. Entry Fee: £20 (~$25) Deadline: June 1, 2024 Sponsor: The Times and Chicken House From Website: “To enter, you must have written a completed full-length novel suitable for children/young adults aged somewhere between 7 and 18 years. A minimum of 30,000 words and a maximum of 80,000 words suggested.” The Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction Prize: $5,000 advance and publication by Dzanc Books Deadline: September 30, 2024 Sponsor: Dzanc Books From Website: “The Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction recognizes daring, original, and innovative novels (generally over 40,000 words, but there is no hard minimum). The contest is open to new, upcoming, and established writers alike. Agented submissions are also eligible, and we ask that you include all agency contact information with the application. All submitted works must be previously unpublished novel-length manuscripts and should include a brief synopsis, author bio, and contact information.” Claymore Award Prize: Discounted admission to Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference, with introductions to agents/editors (And probably publishing contract) Entry Fee: $45 (Full critique included for $125) Deadline: April 1, 2024 Sponsor: Killer Nashville From Website: “The contest is limited to only the first 50 double-spaced pages of unpublished English-language manuscripts containing elements of thriller, mystery, crime, or suspense NOT currently under contract. These can include Action Adventure, Comedy, Cozy, Historical, Investigator, Juvenile/YA, Literary, Mainstream/Commercial, Mystery, Nonfiction, Sci-fi/Fantasy, Short Story Collections, Southern Gothic, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller, and Western manuscripts, and any of their derivatives. (Self-published manuscripts are considered already published and are not eligible.)” St. Martin’s Minotaur / Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition Prize: Publication and a $10,000 advance Sponsor: Minotaur Books and Mystery Writers of America From Website: “Open to any writer, regardless of nationality, aged 18 or older, who has never been the author of any published novel and is not under contract with a publisher for publication of a novel. All Manuscripts submitted must be original works of book length (no less than 220 typewritten pages or approximately 60,000 words), written in the English language, written solely by the entrant, and must not violate any right of any third party or be libelous. Murder or another serious crime is at the heart of the story.” The Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing Prize: $10,000 advance and publication Sponsor: Restless Books From Website: “Created in 2015 to honor outstanding debut literary works by first-generation immigrants, awarded for fiction and nonfiction in alternating years. Fiction manuscripts must be complete. Nonfiction submissions must consist of either a complete manuscript or a sample of at least 25,000 words and a detailed proposal that includes a synopsis and an annotated table of contents. All submissions must be in English (translations welcome). Fiction candidates must not have previously published a book of fiction in English. Nonfiction candidates must not have previously published a book of nonfiction in English.” New American Fiction Prize Prize: $1,500 and a book contract, as well as 25 author’s copies and promotional support Deadline: January 15, 2024 Sponsor: New American Press From Website: “Manuscripts should be at least 100 pages, but there is no maximum length. All forms and styles of full-length fiction manuscripts are welcome, including story collections, novels, novellas, collections of novellas, flash fiction collections, novels in verse, and other hybrid forms.” Your Next Best Read Prize: First Place (Fiction & Nonfiction): $100 Cash Price, 6-month Advertising Package, Press Release, Editorial Review, Newsletter Announcement, Promotional Creatives Second Place Awards (Fiction & Nonfiction): 6-month Advertising Package, Editorial Review, Newsletter Announcement Third Place (Fiction & Nonfiction): 3-month Advertising Package, Editorial Review, Newsletter Announcement Deadline: May 5, 2024 Sponsor: Excalibre Publishing From Website: “ The contest is open to writers of all backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. Both published and unpublished works are welcome. We encourage submissions in various/ALL genres – fiction, non-fiction, poetry (submit in nonfiction), and short stories. No specific wordcount requiered. Submissions must be in English.” Letter Review Prize for Manuscripts Prizes: Three Winners are announced who have a brief extract published, receive a letter of recommendation from our Judges for publishers, and share in the $1000 USD total prize pool. Twenty writers are Longlisted. Entry Fee: $25. Deadline: Awarded Every two months From Website: “Please submit the first 5000 words of your manuscript, whether it be prose or poetry. Open to anyone in the world. The entry must not have been traditionally published. We are seeking all varieties of novels, short story collections, nonfiction, and poetry collections. We will accept manuscripts which are unpublished, self published, and some which are indie published. Review full entry guidelines for further details.” 2nd place in fiction & non-fiction $750 cash prize and trophy 3rd place in fiction & non-fiction $500 cash prize and trophy Winner of each of the 80+ categories $100 cash prize and gold medal Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize Prize: $2,500 plus publication Entry Fee: $30 Sponsor: Kent State University Press From Website: “Offered annually to a poet who has not previously published a full-length collection of poems. The winner and the competition’s judge will give a reading together on the Kent State campus. The competition is open to poets writing in English who have not yet published a full-length collection of poems (a volume of 50 or more pages published in an edition of 500 or more copies).” Blue Lynx Prize for Poetry Prize: $2,000 plus publication Sponsor: Lynx House Press From Website: “Awarded for an unpublished, full-length volume of poems by a U.S. author, which includes foreign nationals living and writing in the U.S. and U.S. citizens living abroad. Manuscripts may include poems that have appeared in journals, magazines, or chapbooks. Poems that have previously appeared in full-length, single-author collections, are not eligible.” Ó Bhéal Five Words International Poetry Competition Prize: First Place: €750 ($890) Second Place: €500 ($590) Third Place: €250 ($295) Entry Fee: €5 ($6) Deadline: Every Tuesday at 12pm (Irish time) from April 11, 2023 – January 30, 2024 Sponsor: Ó Bhéal From Website: “Five words will be posted on this competition page. Entrants will have one week to compose and submit one or more poems which include all five words given for that week. Entry is open to all countries. Poems cannot exceed 50 lines in length (including line breaks), and must include all five words listed for the week.” Letter Review Prize for Poetry Prizes: Three Winners are announced who are published and share in the $800 USD total prize pool. Twenty writers are Longlisted. All entries considered for publication, and for submission to the Pushcart Prize and other anthologies. Entry Fee: $15. From Website: “70 lines max per poem Open to anyone in the world. There are no style or subject restrictions.” - Advice for Researching Writing Competitions
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- Prizes: 1st Place: €300 , plus publication in the Anthology magazine
- Word Limit: 250 words
- Category: Flash Fiction Competitions
- Competition Website: anthology-magazine.com/awards/flash-fiction-competition
 Anthology Nature Writing Competition- Entry Fee: Very early bird: €10 per article (until 29 February 2024); Early bird: €12 per article (1 March to 31 May 2024); Standard fee: €15 per article (1 June to 30 September 2024)
- Prizes: 1st Place: €500 , plus publication in the Anthology magazine
- Word Limit: 1,500 words
- Category: Travel Writing Competitions
- Competition Website: anthology-magazine.com/awards/nature-competition
 UK Writers College Short Story CompetitionDeadline: 30 september 2024. - Entry Fee: Free
- Prizes: Winner: NZ$1,000 , Second: NZ$500, Third: NZ$500; the three winning entries will be published in an anthology
- Word Limit: 2,000 words
- Theme: ‘It didn't have to be this way’
- Category: Short Story Competitions
- Competition Website: ukwriterscollege.co.uk/the-uk-writers-college-annual-short-story-competition
 New Writers Book Review Competition 2024Deadline: midnight (uk time) on monday 30th september 2024. - Entry Fee: FREE
- Prizes: 1st Place: £50 and publication on the NewWriters.org.uk website
- Word Limit: 1,000 words (excluding title)
- Category: Non-fiction Competitions
- How to Enter: Send your entry as an attachment (Word doc or Google doc please) to: [email protected] with the email subject "Book Review Competition".
 Southword Editor’s Poetry Award- Entry Fee: €24 for three poems
- Prizes: 1st Place: €1,000 for the best entry of three poems. The winner will receive publication in Southword magazine.
- Judge: Patrick Cotter
- Category: Poetry Competitions
- Competition Website: https://munsterlit.ie/southwordeditoraward/
 EGG+FROG Inspirathlon 2024Deadline: 11.59 pm (uk time) on 30 september 2024. - Entry Fee: £6 (or £15 with feedback)
- Prizes: Round 1: £50, Round 2: £75, Round 3: £100. All winners & runners-up published in EGG+FROG
- Word Limit: 800 words (for each round)
- Competition Website: eggplusfrog.com/competition
 WriteTime Short Story Competition 2024- Entry Fee: £5 for one entry, £10 for three
- Prizes: 1st Place: £100 ; £50 each for two runners-up
- Word Limit: 1,500 words
- Eligibility: Entrants must be over 60 years old
- Competition Website: writetime.org/how-to-enter
October 2024 Letter Review Prize for NonfictionDeadline: 1st october 2024. - Entry Fee: Free (for one entry, $5 for each additional entry)
- Prizes: Two to four winners share in the $1,000 USD total prize pool
- Word Limit: 5,000 words
- Category: Nonfiction competition
- Competition Website: letterreview.com/information/
Letter Review Prize for Unpublished Books- Entry Fee: FREE (for one entry, $5 for each additional entry)
- Word Limit: First 5,000 words of your manuscript (see Letter Review site for full details)
- Category: Novel competition
Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction- Prizes: Two to four winners share in the $1,000 USD total prize pool
Letter Review Prize for Poetry- Word Limit: Up to 70 lines
- Category: Poetry competition
Caledonia Novel Award 2025Deadline: midnight (uk time) on 15 october 2024. - Entry Fee: £28
- Prizes: 1st Place: £1,500 plus an exclusive framed award (designed by Edinburgh artist Lucy Roscoe); Special Prize: a free place on a residential writing course (best novel from the UK and Ireland); Highly Commended: £500
- Word Limit: First 20 pages + 200-word synopsis
- Judge: Alice Lutyens, literary agent at Curtis Brown
- Category: Novel Competitions
- Competition Website: thecaledonianovelaward.com
Marlowe and Christie Novel PrizeDeadline: 15th october 2024. - Entry Fee: £19 Early Bird Entry (until 30 September 2024) then £24 for standard entry (until 15th October 2024)
- Prizes: Winner: £1,100; The ten shortlisted entries will receive written feedback from Patrick Gleeson.
- Word Limit: Up to 3,000 words from the opening of your novel
- Judge: Patrick Gleeson, author of Hattie Brings the House Down (Bedford Square Publishers, 2024)
- Competition Website: marloweandchristie.com
Not Quite Write Prize for Flash FictionDeadline: midday (sydney, australia time) friday 18th october 2024. - Entry Fees: AU$25 per entry (PayPal) (approximately £13); Personalised feedback is available for an additional fee
- Prizes: Total prize pool: AU$2,000 (everyone on the shortlist wins a cash prize); Winner: AU$1,000; 2nd place: AU$500; 3rd place: AU$200; 4th place: AU$100; 2 x HM: AU$50; 2 x Wildcard prizes: AU$50 (all winners will receive publication on the Not Quite Write website and are read aloud on the podcast)
- Word Limit: 500 words or fewer (excluding title)
- Judges: Ed and Amanda (Hosts of the Not Quite Write Podcast)
- Competition Website: notquitewritepodcast.com/prize
Dark Poets Prize – Edition IIDeadline: 25th october 2024. - Entry Fee: £5 for the first poem, £8 for three poems, £10 for five poems
- Prizes: First Prize: £500 plus a Dark Poets Prize certification and a Dark Poets Club T-shirt
- Word Limit: 200 words
- Category: Poetry Competitions
- Competition Website: darkpoets.club/the-dark-poets-prize-edition-ii
Anthology Poetry CompetitionDeadline: midnight (uk time) on 31 october 2024. - Entry Fee: Very Early Bird: €10 – up to 28 February 2024; Early Bird: €15 – 1st March to 30 June 2024; Standard fee: €18 – up to 31 October 2024
- Prizes: 1st Place: €1,000 , plus a one-year subscription to Anthology magazine and publication in the magazine; 2nd Place: €250; 3rd Place: €250
- Word Limit: 40 lines maximum
- Competition Website: anthology-magazine.com/awards/poetry-competition
The Bedford Competition – Short Story and Poetry AwardsDeadline: 31 october 2024. - Entry Fee: £8.50 (or three for £17). Students: £6 (or three for £12)
- Prizes: 1st: £1500, 2nd: £300, 3rd: £200
- Word Limit: Stories up to 3,000 words; poems up to 40 lines
- Eligibility: Entrants must be aged 17 or older, but from anywhere in the world
- Category: Short Story Competitions, Poetry Competitions
- Competition Website: bedfordwritingcompetition.co.uk
Trio International Poetry Competition 2024Deadline: 31st october 2024. - Entry Fee: £5 for the first poem, £8 for two poems, £10 for three poems
- Prizes: First Prize: £1,000; 2nd: £300; 3rd: £100; plus four commended poems: £25 each
- Word Limit: 40 lines (excluding title)
- Judge: Angela Graham
- Competition Website: triouganda.org/poetry-competition
Solstice Nature Prize For Young Writers- Prizes: 1st: £100 plus publication in the Solstice Anthology (see notes for other prizes)
- Word Limit: 500 words (stories or blogs) or 40 lines (poems)
- Eligibility: Entrants must be UK residents in one of the following age categories: 7-11* years, 12-14* years, 15-17* years and 18-25 years (*entrants will need permission to enter)
- Judge: Gill Lewis (multi-award-winning and best-selling author)
- Competition Website: writingeastmidlands.co.uk/young-writers-groups/solstice-writing-prize
Broken Sleep Books Poetry Competition 2024- Entry Fee: £10 (standard entry) or £5 (low socioeconomic entry)
- Prizes: There are two prizes: 1 x full-length collection contract with Broken Sleep Books and £250. 1 x mentorship towards a full collection with Broken Sleep Books, and £250 (low socioeconomic status entrants only)
- Word Limit: Minimum of 60 pages, maximum of 90 pages.
- Judges: Penelope Shuttle (Lyonesse) & Andre Bagoo (Narcissus)
- Competition Website: brokensleepbooks.com/broken-sleep-books-poetry-competition
November 2024Creative writing ink short story competition 2024, deadline: 4:00 pm on 15 november 2024. - Entry Fee: £9
- Prizes: 1st Place: £1,000 plus online publication and an online creative writing course; two runners-up prizes of £200 each
- Word Limit: 3,000 words
- Judge: Helen Moorhouse
- Competition Website: creativewritingink.co.uk/creative-writing-ink-short-story-competition-2024
Anthology Travel Writing CompetitionDeadline: midnight (uk time) on 30 november 2024. - Entry Fee: Very early bird: €10 per article (until 31 March 2024); Early bird: €12 per article (April to 31 July 2024); Standard fee: €15 per article (1 August to 30 November 2024)
- Word Limit: 1,000 words
- Competition Website: anthology-magazine.com/awards/travel-writing-competition
Bath Children’s Novel Award 2024- Deadline: 23:59 (UK time) on 30 November 2024
- Entry Fee: £29.99
- Prizes: 1st Place: £5,000 ; all shortlisted entrants win feedback on their full manuscript; all longlisted entrants win extract feedback; online novel editing course worth £1,800 for one longlisted entrant.
- Word Limit: Opening 5,000 words plus one page synopsis of children's or YA novel manuscripts, or up to three picture book texts
- Judges: Shortlist chosen by Junior Judges aged 7-17 years. Winner chosen by a leading children's literary agent
- Category: Children's Novel Competitions
- Competition Website: bathnovelaward.co.uk/childrens-novel-award
December 2024New2thescene poetry competition, deadline: 1 december 2024. - Entry Fee: £5
- Prizes: First prize: Interview for the New2theScene podcast; £50 New2theScene vouchers; featured on the ‘Origins’ blog, with the poem and author featured on the New2theScene website (and possibly an anthology); Notable mentions: £15 New2theScene vouchers; possible publication in anthology
- Word Limit: 400 words
- Theme/Genre: Any - let your imagination free!
- Competition Website: new2thescene.co.uk/new2thecomp
January 2025New writers flash fiction competition 2025, deadline: 23.59 (uk time) on friday 31 january 2025. - Entry Fee: £10 for one entry, £19 for two entries, £27 for three entries
- Prizes: 1st Place: £1,100 ; 2nd Place: £300 ; 3rd Place: £200
- Word Limit: 300 (excluding title)
- Eligibility: Anyone aged 16 years or older (at the time of entry) from anywhere in the world.
- Charity: £1 from each entry will be donated to First Story (England’s leading creative writing charity for young people)
- Head Judge: Shreya Sen-Handley (Author, Columnist, Playwright and Illustrator)
- Competition Website: newwriters.org.uk/flash-fiction-competition
New2theScene Winter Short Story Competition 2025Deadline: 2nd march 2025 (opens 5th january 2025). - Prizes: First prize: Interview for the New2theScene podcast; £50 New2theScene vouchers; ‘Spotlight author’ and winner’s blog, with the story featured on the New2theScene website (and possibly an anthology); Notable mentions: £15 New2theScene vouchers; possible publication in anthology
- Word Limit: 4,000 words
- Judge: Guest author
New2theScene Flash Fiction Competition 2025Deadline: 1st june 2025 (opens 6th april 2025). To Hull And Back – A Humorous Short Story CompetitionDeadline: 23:59 (uk time) on 30 june 2025. - Entry Fee: Early bird (until 31st March 2025): £10 for 1 story, £17 for 2 stories, £20 for 3 stories. From 1st April 2023 to 30th June 2025: £12 for 1 story, £20 for 2 stories, £24 for 3 stories
- Prizes: 1st Prize: £1,000, your face on the To Hull And Back Anthology cover and a trip to Hull on a Harley Davidson; 2nd Prize: £200; 3rd Prize: £100; 3 x Highly Commended: £70; 14 x Shortlisted: £35
- Word Limit: 2,500 words maximum including the title (no minimum)
- Judges: Christopher Fielden and others
- Competition Website: www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-competition
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Are you seeking one-on-one college counseling and/or essay support? Limited spots are now available. Click here to learn more. 25 Best Writing Competitions for High School Students – 2024April 12, 2024 Over the past several years, the number of college applicants has been steadily rising. [i] As college admissions become more competitive, there are many steps a student can take to achieve high school success and become an outstanding candidate for college admissions: earning high SAT scores, securing strong letters of recommendation , and participating in various competitions will all boost your admissions prospects. [ii] In particular, writing competitions for high school students are a popular way to win scholarships and prize money, receive feedback on writing, build a portfolio of public work, and add to college application credentials! Below, we’ve selected twenty-five writing competitions for high school students and sorted them by three general topics: 1) language, literature and arts, 2) STEM, environment and sustainability, and 3) politics, history and philosophy. It’s never too soon to begin thinking about your future college prospects, and even if you are a freshman, many of these writing competitions for high schoolers will be open to you! [iii] Writing Competitions for High School Students in Language, Literature, and Arts1) adroit prizes for poetry and prose. This prestigious creative writing award offers high school students the opportunity to showcase their work in Adroit Journal . Judges are acclaimed writers in their respective genres. - Eligibility: All high school students (including international students) are eligible to apply. Poetry contestants may submit up to five poems. Prose contestants may submit up to three pieces of fiction or nonfiction writing (for a combined total of 3,500 words – excerpts accepted).
- Prize: Winners will receive $200 and their writing will be published in Adroit Journal . All submitted entries will be considered for publication!
- Deadline: May 1st (specific deadline may vary by year).
2) Atlas Shrugged Essay ContestThis unique essay competition allows writers the chance to explore and respond to Ayn Rand’s fascinating and polemic 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged . Specific essay topics are posted every three months; prizes are granted seasonally with a grand prize winner announced every year. - Prize: Annual grand prize is $25,000.
- Deadline: Deadlines occur every season, for each seasonal prompt.
- Eligibility: Essays must be written in English and be 800-1,600 words in length.
Writing Competitions for High School Students (Continued)3) the bennington young writers awards. Through Bennington College, this high school writing competition offers three prizes in three different genre categories: poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Winners and finalists who decide to attend Bennington College will ultimately receive a substantial scholarship prize. - Eligibility: U.S. and international students in grades 9 through 12 may apply.
- Prize: First place winners receive $1,000; second place wins $500; third place winners receive $250. YWA winners who apply, are admitted, and enroll at Bennington receive a $15,000 scholarship per year (for a total of $60,000). YWA finalists who apply, are admitted, and enroll at Bennington will receive a $10,000 scholarship per year (for a total of $40,000).
- Deadline: The competition runs annually from September 1st to November 1st.
4) Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Student Essay ContestDo you love Jane Austen? If so, this is the high school writing competition for you! With the JASNA Student Essay Contest, high school students have the opportunity to write a six to eight-page essay about Jane Austen’s works, focused on a specific, designated topic for the competition year. - Eligibility: Any high school student (homeschooled students also eligible) enrolled during the contest year may submit an essay.
- Prize: First place winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and two nights’ lodging for the upcoming annual JASNA meeting. Second place wins a $500 scholarship and third place wins a $250 scholarship. All winners will additionally receive a year membership in JASNA, the online publication of their article, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels.
- Deadline: Submission accepted from February-June 1st (specific dates may vary by year).
5) The Kennedy Center VSA Playwright Discovery ProgramYoung aspiring writers with disabilities are encouraged to apply to this unique program. Students are asked to submit a ten-minute play script that explores any topic, including the student’s own disability experience. - Eligibility: U.S. and international high school students with disabilities ages 14-19 may apply.
- Prize: Multiple winners will receive exclusive access to professional development and networking opportunities at The Kennedy Center.
- Deadline: January (specific deadline date may vary by year).
6) Leonard M. Milburg ’53 High School Poetry PrizeThrough Princeton’s Lewis Center for the Arts, this prestigious writing competition for high school students recognizes outstanding poetry writing and is judged by creative writing faculty at Princeton University. - Eligibility: U.S. or international students in the eleventh grade may apply. Applicants may submit up to three poems.
- Prize: First place wins $1,500; second place wins $750; third place wins $500.
- Deadline: November (specific deadline date may vary by year).
7) Nancy Thorp Poetry ContestNancy Thorp was a student at Hollins University who showed great promise as a poet. After her death, her family established this scholarship to support budding young poets. - Eligibility: Female high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Prize: First place wins $350 and publication in Cargoes literary magazine, along with a $5,000 renewable scholarship (up to $20,000 over four years) if the student enrolls in Hollins University, and free tuition and housing for Hollins University’s summer creative writing program (grades 9-12). Second place wins publication in Cargoes, along with a $1,000 renewable scholarship ($4,000 over four years) if the student enrolls at Hollins and $500 to apply toward Hollins’ summer creative writing program.
- Deadline: October (specific deadline date may vary by year).
8) National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Awards in WritingStudents may be nominated by their English teachers to win this prestigious writing award. Winners “exhibit the power to inform and move an audience through language” and prompts and genres may vary by competition year. - Prize: A certificate will be awarded to students who are judged to have exceptional writing skills. Student names will be displayed on the NCTE website.
- Eligibility: U.S. high school sophomores and juniors are eligible for nomination.
- Deadline: February (specific dates may vary by year). Contest prompts released in August.
9) National Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsAt Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, numerous opportunities for scholarships and awards await those who submit writing in various genres: literary criticism, drama, poetry, and fiction. In all, there are 28 generic categories of art and writing to choose from! - Eligibility: Teens in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) may apply.
- Prize: Various types of recognition and scholarships (up to $12,500) are offered for these award winners.
- Deadline: Scholastic Awards opens for entries in September; deadlines range from December to January.
10) National Society of High School Scholars Creative Writing ScholarshipIn this creative writing competition for high schoolers, students have the opportunity to submit a piece poetry or fiction (or both – one in each category!) for the opportunity to be published on the NSHSS website and win a monetary prize. - Eligibility: Rising high school students graduating in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 may apply.
- Prize: There will be three $2,000 awards for the fiction category and three $2,000 awards for the poetry category.
- Deadline: Submissions Accepted from May to October (specific dates may vary by year).
11) National Writing Award: The Humanities and a Freer TomorrowThis writing competition allows high school students the chance to be nominated by a teacher for a piece of writing in response to Ruth J. Simmons’ “Facing History to Find a Better Future.” Specific prompt topics may vary by year. - Eligibility: Nominating teachers can submit work from 11th and 12th graders in one category (fiction, poetry, prose, or essay).
- Prize: One top prize of $1,000. Four additional prizes of $500 each. Winners will have the opportunity to have their work published by NCTE.
- Deadline: Applications are open September to October (specific dates may vary by year).
12) New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction AwardAlthough this prestigious award isn’t exclusively for high schoolers (anyone younger than 35 may submit a work of fiction), if you’ve written a collection of short stories or even a novel, you should certainly consider applying! - Eligibility: Any writer below the age of 35 may submit a novel or collection of short stories to participate in this competition.
- Prize: $10,000 award.
- Deadline: September (specific date may vary by year).
13) Princeton University Ten-Minute Play ContestThis writing competition for high school students awards three annual top prizes for the best ten-minute play. Play submissions are judged each year by an acclaimed guest playwright. - Eligibility: U.S. or international students in the eleventh grade may apply. Students may submit one play entry; entries must be ten pages or less. Plays must be written in English.
- Prize: First place prize is $500; second place is $250; third place is $100.
- Deadline: Varies by year. However, students are recommended to submit before the deadline date – the submission portal will close when a maximum of 250 applicants have applied.
14) YouthPLAYS New Voices One-Act Competition for Young PlaywrightsIn this exciting writing competition, students have the chance to submit an original play script for a play of around 10-40 minutes in length. An excellent competition choice for any student considering a future in the theatre! - Eligibility: Prospective authors ages 19 and under may submit a script for consideration in the competition. See specific writing guidelines here .
- Prize: First prize wins $250 and publication with YouthPLAYS; second prize wins $100.
- Deadline: Submissions run from January 1st to May 1st.
STEM, Environment, and Sustainability High School Writing Competitions15) engineergirl essay contest. This wonderful essay contest invites students to explore topics related to engineering and science. Each year a new, specific prompt will be chosen for young writers who wish to compete. - Eligibility: High school students are eligible to apply. Previous winners and close family members of employees of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine are not eligible.
- Prize: First place winners receive $1,000; second place receives $750; third place receives $500.
- Deadline: Competition opens in September and submissions are due February 1st of the following year. Winners are announced in the summer.
16) Ocean Awareness ContestThe Ocean Awareness Contest is an opportunity for students to create written and artistic projects that explore sustainability, environmentalism, and positive change. High school freshmen (up to age 14) may apply to the Junior Division. Students ages 15-18 may enter the Senior Division. - Eligibility: Students ages 11-18 may apply (international students included).
- Prize: Monetary prizes ranging from $100-$1000 will be awarded each year. Additionally, $500 will be awarded to ten students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Latino via the We All Rise Prize program.
- Deadline: June 10, 2024 (specific deadline may vary by year).
17) Rachel Carson Intergenerational Sense of Wonder / Sense of Wild ContestIf you are interested in issues of sustainability, environment, biology and the natural world, this is one of the high school writing competitions that is just for you! Essay prompts explore the natural world and our place within it and may include poetry, essays, and photography. - Eligibility: Students must pair with an adult from a different generation (e.g. parent, grandparent or teacher – contestants need not be related). Entries must be submitted as a team.
- Prize: Winners will receive a certificate from RCLA; their first names, ages, and entry titles will be posted on the RCLA website.
- Deadline: November 16th, 2024 (specific deadline may vary by year).
18) River of Words CompetitionThis writing competition for high school students is another top choice for those thinking of pursuing majors or careers in biology, environment, and sustainability; this specific contest hopes to promote positive education in sustainability by “promoting environmental literacy through the arts and cultural exchange.” - Eligibility: Any U.S. or international student from kindergarten through 12th grade may apply.
- Prize: Winners will be published in the River of Words
- Deadline: January (specific deadline may vary by year).
Writing Competitions for High School Students in Politics, History and Philosophy19) american foreign service association essay contest. With this writing competition for high school students, entrants may submit essays ranging from 1,000-1,500 words about diplomacy, history, and international politics (specific prompts vary by year). - Eligibility: Students in grades nine through twelve may apply. Students whose parents are in the Foreign Service Association are not eligible.
- Prize: The first-place winner will receive $2,500, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the winner and the winner’s parents, and an all-expense paid voyage via Semester at Sea. The second-place winner receives $1,250 and full tuition for a summer session at the National Student Leadership Conference’s International Diplomacy program.
- Deadline: Early spring (specific deadline may vary by year).
20) Bill of Rights Institute We the Students Essay ContestIn this writing competition for high school students, civic-minded U.S. high schoolers may explore the principles and virtues of the Bill of Rights Institute. Interested applicants should review the specific submission guidelines . - Eligibility: Any high school student aged 13 to 19 may apply.
- Prize: Prizes range from $1,500 to $10,000.
- Deadline: Submissions for 2024 due May 19th (specific deadline may vary by year).
21) JFK Presidential Library and Museum Profile in Courage Essay ContestFor students interested in history and political science, this competition offers the chance to write about U.S. elected officials who have demonstrated political courage. - Eligibility: U.S. high school students from grades 9-12 may apply.
- Prize: First prize is $10,000; second prize receives $3,000; five finalists receive $1,000 each; ten semifinalists receive $100 each; eight students receive honorable mention.
- Deadline: Submissions accepted from September to January (specific deadline may vary by year).
- Sample Essays: 2000-2023 Contest Winner Essays
22) John Locke Institute Essay CompetitionThis essay competition is for students who would like to write about and cultivate “independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical analysis and persuasive style” from one of seven intellectual categories: philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology or law. - Eligibility: Students from any country may submit an essay.
- Prize: $2,000 for each subject category winner toward a John Locke Institute program; winning essays will be published on the Institute’s website.
- Deadline: Registration must be completed by May 31st, 2024; essay submission due June 30th, 2024 (specific deadline may vary by year).
23) Society of Professional Journalists and the Journalism Education Association Essay ContestThis exciting writing competition for high schoolers allows students to explore topics related to journalism, democracy and media literacy. Specific prompts will be provided for contestants each year. - Eligibility: All U.S. students from grades 9-12 may submit original writing to participate in this contest.
- Prize: First-place winners will receive $1,000; second place is awarded $500; third place receives $300.
- Deadline: February (specific deadline may vary by year).
24) Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Youth Scholarship EssayThis audio essay allows high school students the opportunity to “express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriot-themed recorded essay.” One winner will be granted a $35,000 scholarship to be paid toward their university, college, or vocational school of choice. Smaller prizes range from $1,000-$21,000, and the first-place winner in each VFW state wins $1,000. - Prize: College scholarships range from $1,000-$35,000
- Eligibility: U.S. students in grades 9-12 may submit a 3-5-minute audio essay.
- Deadline: October 31st
- Sample Written Essay: 2023-2024 Prize-winning essay by Sophia Lin
25) World Historian Student Essay CompetitionThe World Historian Student Essay Competition recognizes young scholars who explore world historical events and how they relate to the student scholar personally. Ultimately the student writer must describe “the experience of being changed by a better understanding of world history.” - Eligibility: Internationally, students ages K-12 may submit an entry. See specific prompt and submission guidelines for writing instructions.
- Prize: $500
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33 Writing Contests for Teens (Publication & Cash) In a world where J.K. Rowling’s manuscript of “Harry Potter” was rejected 12 times and Kathryn Stockett’s manuscript of “The Help” was rejected 60 times, it can be easy to become despondent about publishing your fiction, even more so for teenage writers aching to voice their thoughts to the world. However, there’s an abundance of writing competitions year round for teens and writing contests for high school students — you just need to know where to look. Here, I compiled a list of 33 writing contests for teens. Genres include: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, screenplays, and plays. Some of these contests may sound like the competition is too stiff, especially if the organization receives thousands of submissions every year. But speaking from personal experience, you never know unless you try. Rejections will pile up for young authors, but so will acceptances accompanied by whoops and fist pumps. Pay attention: If you’d like guidance on your novel writing, check out 12 Steps to Writing a Bestseller . Additionally, the experiences offered by certain teen contests such as working with professionals, revisiting your work, and perhaps even seeing it come to life either in a publication or on stage is indescribably rewarding and gratifying. So, young writers, submit on!  1. Ocean Awareness Student Contest The theme is “Making Meaning out of Ocean Pollution,” and it challenges you to research, explore, interpret, and say something meaningful about the connections between human activities and the health of our oceans. Prizes range from $100-$1,500. Grades: Middle school – High school Deadline : June 2. Rattle Young Poets Anthology  This is an anthology to look back on the past and view your younger work with pride. The author of the poem must have been age 15 or younger when the poem was written, and 18 or younger when submitted. Ages: 18 or younger Number of submissions: “Thousands” are submitted, 50 are chosen. Deadline: June 3. Hypernova Lit  Any and all types of writing are welcome. Long short stories, short short stories, prose poetry, traditional poetry, blackout poetry, creative accounts of your life and experiences, essays about yourself, essays about what you love, plays, scripts, letters, lists, rants, lyrics, journal writing. Deadline : Open Year-round 4. Princeton University Poetry Contest for High School Students The Princeton University Poetry Contest recognizes outstanding work by student writers in the 11th grade. Prizes: First Prize – $500, Second Prize – $250, Third Prize – $100. Deadline: Fall 5. The Bennington Young Writers Awards Students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades enter in one of the following categories: poetry (a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or one-act play), or nonfiction (a personal or academic essay). First-place winners in each category are awarded a prize of $500; second-place winners receive $250. Grades: 10-12 Deadline: Fall 6. Canvas Literary Journal  Teen literary magazine published quarterly. Seeking writers ages 13-18 to submit fiction, novel excerpts, poetry, plays, nonfiction, new media, and cross-genre. Ages: 13-18 7. The New Voices One-Act Competition for Young Playwrights
Submit your best one-act play (one per playwright!) to the New Voices competition and you can potentially win cash, software from fabulous sponsors Final Draft and Great Dialogue, and even publication! Ages: 19 or younger Submission period : Fall 8. Princeton University 10 Minute Play Contest Eligibility for this annual playwriting contest is limited to students in the eleventh grade. Prizes: First Prize – $500, Second Prize – $250, Third Prize – $100. The jury consists of members of the Princeton University Program in Theater faculty. 9. Jet Fuel Review
 Through Lewis University, Jet Fuel Review is run entirely by students under the supervision of faculty advisers Dr. Simone Muench and Dr. Jackie White. Jet Fuel Review is looking for quality in writing, whether it be in poetry, prose, non-fiction, or artwork. Submission periods: August to October; January to March 10. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth. Through the Awards, students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Students across America submitted nearly 320,000 original works during our 2016 program year across 29 different categories of art and writing. Grades: 7-12 Submissions period: September to December 11. One Teen Story  One Teen Story is an award-winning literary magazine for readers and writers of young adult literature. Subscribers receive one curated and edited work of short fiction each month in the mail or on their digital devices. Ages: 13-19 Submission period: September to May 12. The Claremont Review  The editors of the Claremont Review publish the best poetry, short stories, short plays, visual art, and photography by young adults. We publish work in many styles that range from traditional to modern. We prefer pieces that explore real characters and reveal authentic emotion. Submission period: September to April 13. Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest Sponsored by Hollins University, the Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest is in its fifty-second year. The contest awards prizes for the best poems submitted by young women who are sophomores or juniors in high school or preparatory school. Prizes up to $5,000 are awarded to winners. Winners are chosen by students and faculty members in the creative writing program at Hollins. Grades: 11-12 Deadline: October If you’re dreaming of writing a novel, you should definitely read my post on how to start and finish a novel . I take you through the whole process of finding an idea, planning the book, creating the characters, and writing a wonderful book. It’s essential reading for every writer. 14. VSA Playwright Discovery Competition Each year, young writers with and without disabilities, in U.S. grades 6-12 (or equivalents) or ages 11-18 for non-U.S. students, are asked to explore the disability experience through the art of script writing for stage or screen. Writers may craft scripts from their own experiences and observations, create fictional characters and settings, or choose to write metaphorically or abstractly about the disability experience. Winners in these divisions will receive $500 for arts programs at their schools. Grades: 6-12 OR Ages: 11-18 Deadline : October 15. YoungArts  The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and nurtures the most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts and assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development. Additionally, YoungArts Winners are eligible for nomination as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic and artistic excellence. Ages: 15-18 OR Grades: 10-12 Deadline: October 16. The Critical Junior Poet’s Award Contest  The Critical Pass Review is now accepting submissions online for its Critical Junior Poet’s Award Contest, an editor’s choice award for exceptional promise in the art of poetry. Applicants between the ages of 13 and 18 can enter for free. The winner will receive a $100 cash prize, a $20 iTunes card, a CD of master poets reading their poetry, publication of his/her winning work in The Critical Pass Review ‘s Summer 2016 issue, and more. Submissions period:
November to March  17. The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers recognizes outstanding young poets and is open to high school sophomores and juniors throughout the world. The contest winner receives a full scholarship to the Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop. Grades: 10-11 Deadline: November 18. Santa Fe University of Arts & Design High School Creative Writing Competition  The Glazner Creative Writing Contest is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to compete for a chance at publication in Santa Fe University of Art and Design’s online journal, Jackalope Magazine . To enter, students must submit up to 10 pages of work in any genre to our contest email address ( [email protected] ). Deadline: November to December 19. Young Authors Writing Competition (Columbia College Chicago) The Young Authors Writing Competition is a national competition for high school writers of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. It began as a local contest in 1995, and since then has expanded into a national competition that has received tens of thousands of submissions from students across the country. 1st Place: $300, 2nd Place: $150, and 3rd Place: $50. Grades: 9-12 Submission period: November to January 20. Odyssey Con The OddContest is an annual competition for speculative (science fiction, fantasy, or horror) stories or prose poems no longer than 500 words. Prizes: $50 to first place; Odyssey Con membership and free books to top 3. Deadline: January 21. Young Playwrights INC.  Selected writers will be invited to New York, expenses paid, for our Young Playwrights Conference to work with some of this country’s most exciting professional theater artists, and to hear their plays read in our Off-Broadway Readings Series. Ages : 18 or younger 22. University of Iowa – Hemingway Festival High School Writing Contest Accepting Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry, and Essays. Winners and Finalists will be recognized at the 7th Annual University of Idaho Hemingway Festival, and cash prizes will be awarded in each category. Winners will also be considered for publication in an online University of Idaho publication. There will be one winner and one Finalist in each category with one Overall Grand Prize Winner. Cash prizes up to $500. 23. Interlochen Review Interlochen Arts Academy is a high school boarding school and summer camp. It online literary journal accepts submissions from high school students in five categories: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Screen/Stageplay and Hybrid form. Up to 6 pieces total. Submissions Period: February to March 24. Aerie International Journal Aerie International was born of a desire to offer outstanding young writers and artists an opportunity to share, edit, and publish their work internationally. What makes this journal unique is that it is designed, edited and published entirely by high school students. Students whose work is selected received $100 in addition to a copy of the magazine. Deadline: February 25. Chapman Art and Writing Holocaust Contest Focusing on themes central both to the Holocaust and to ethical decision making in our world today, the contest gives students from public, private and parochial schools the opportunity to share their creative works in response to survivors’ oral testimonies. Participating schools may submit a total of three entries from three individual students in the following categories: art, film, prose, and/or poetry.  26. Writopia Lab Worldwide Plays Festival  The festival includes plays written in workshops at Writopia’s labs across the country and plays submitted to our competition from playwrights around the world from playwrights in 1st through 12th grade (ages 6 to 18). Plays are professionally produced in New York. Grades: 1-12 OR Ages: 6-18 Deadline: February 27. The Blank Theater’s Young Playwrights’ Festival
 Since 1993, 12 plays are chosen by a panel of theatre professionals from submissions across America. Winning playwrights are provided careful mentoring and direction from industry professionals to help prepare their work for public performance and hone their skills, talent and confidence. Nowhere else in the nation can young playwrights receive the prize of seeing their vision come to life on stage in a professional production featuring known actors from film, television and theatre. The plays are crafted by seasoned professional directors and each is given several public performances in a month-long Festival. Deadline: March 28. Austin International Poetry Festival (AIPF) Each year the Austin International Poetry Festival (AIPF) recognizes youth poets by publishing their work together in a truly diverse anthology. We welcome international poets from kindergarten through high school grade level or age to submit up to three poems. Grades: K-12 Deadline: March 29. Winter Tangerine  Winter Tangerine is a literary journal dedicated to the electric. To the salt. The sugar. We want bitter honey, expired swee ts. We want catalysts. Accepting submissions of poetry, prose, drama, visual art, and short film. Submission period: April to October 30. The Adroit Prizes for Poetry and Prose  The Adroit Journal, published at the University of Pennsylvania is open to all writers. The Adroit Prizes for Poetry and Prose are awarded annually to two students of secondary or undergraduate status whose written work “inspires the masses to believe beyond feeling the work.” In other words, we strive to receive the absolute best work from emerging young writers in high school and college, and the best of the best will receive these two lovely awards. Submission Period: To be announced 31. Hanging Loose Magazine  Hanging Loose Magazine is a professional magazine that welcomes high school submissions. Payment plus 2 copies. Send 3 to 6 poems, or 1 to 3 short stories, or an equivalent combination of poetry and prose to High School Editor, Hanging Loose, 231 Wyckoff Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Identify yourself as a high school age writer. Deadline: Open Year-round Other Resources: Poetry Space An online publishing opportunity for young writers. The New Pages Young Author’s Guide A resource for young authors to find places to submit their work! Related posts:No related posts. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * 113 commentsHi there…… Are these competition opportunities open to people outside of the USA? We are in South Africa and would love to submit 🙂 Thanks very much I think many are, though you’ll have to check with each one. Hey, I’m also from SA! Would you like to chat on Whatsapp? Does anyone know any writing contests/opportunties for adults? Look for Writers Market 2021 (or whichever year applies) at B&N, Amazon or other book outlet. There’s tons. Some say that deadlines are from September to May. Is this May 2017, or 2016? May 2017, because the post was written only a few months ago. Cheers! are these still happening in 2020? They are all virtual, so I don’t see why not. Why do many only have poetry, nonfiction, or short stories? I write novels and sequels to books I have read and I would like to see if there is a competition for this type of writer. There isn’t much for some one who’s 20. Are there any, I’m from India. People who are in their 20s can apply to all the adult contests (meaning the majority of writing contests out there!) Thank you so much for this list! I’ve been looking for a list like this for a while. Thanks! Great list–thanks! Could you please add our contest to this list as well? The name of our contest is Lifesaver Essays – Essay Writing Contest and the details can be found on our official webpage – https://lifesaveressays.com/essay-contest Hey, I am an 11 year old living in New Zealand, I mostly do creative writing. Are any of these contests for me? Thanks, Yes, most of them allow for international submissions. Hello Alex yes some of these essay contests can be for you it depends. I am a student myself in high school and live in San Diego California. The ocean essay could be for you since you are 11 years old. Hope this helped. Hi Dani. I also live in San Diego. How cool is that? Where do I turn in the essay Where do we turn in the story ? If you want to submit to each contest, I would suggest visiting their website and following the guidelines. Hi, I am odudu uduak from Nigeria and l am 11. I love writing and l want to know contest will permits international submission. Thank you Yes, most do! Many of these contests request “previously unpublished work” only. From your personal experience, what exactly does this mean? For example, would winning a regional-only award from Scholastic Art-and-Writing render the piece “published,” although (I believe) Scholastic works are not available for public reading/viewing until the national level? Or would you be allowed to still submit the award-winning work to a contest requesting “previously unpublished” content? Thanks in advance! 🙂 If the award didn’t come with publication, then it’s not published. It’s only published if it’s online or available to the public. Hope that helps! Submit away! Do you have any contest that has a deadline after march? Contests usually take breaks over the summer (holding to a school schedule), but check the deadlines above to make sure. I was wondering if these contests are for the year 2017? The deadlines only mention the months, not very helpful. It was written in 2016. Listing only the months keeps it perennially fresh, because the contests are often in the same months for each year. DO you have any for 7th graders? I am writing a short fiction story that I would love to enter. Most of the middle school ones are for playwrights and poetry. Thank you very much. No, these are the only ones I have, sorry. do u have anything for 6th graders hi – we are running a short story writing contest for young writers. We thought you may be able to help the young writers by spreading the word! here is the link! https://youngwriters2017.eventbrite.com/ I’m an editor at Teen Ink Magazine. We are a national magazine that has been publishing teens for over 25 years. In fact, we publish about 150 teens in each monthly issue. We also run writing contests throughout the year. For more information, please go to: http://www.TeenInk.com I am intetrested in short poem writing. Sometimes writing on social issues. Could you help me understand a little more how to go about getting my work known. Make it the best you can make it, get friends to read it and give you feedback, and then submit to these contests. Thanks so much for the list! It was super helpful! My friends say that I’m a good writer, but I’m not sure would you recommend any beginner competitions. Hi, these are all beginner competitions. I would recommend finding others that are local to you rather than national — those will have less intense competition. Or find a school-based one or state-based one. Thanks so much for the list. I also appreciate you being so kind as to help out all the kindergartners and all the other kids who would like a chance to win a competition. My name is Shawn Dingle and I am the Co-Founder of a newly created non- profit organization called Brendan’s Smile Foundation. I would like to be considered and reviewed as a reputable writing contest. The subject is Bullying. The students, 6th through College/Vocational age 24 or younger, can freely express this topic in any manner of their choosing poetry, lyrics, haiku, etc) but it must be 500 words or less.. The winning writers will receive up to $500 for themselves and $500 for their learning institutions in each category. https://brendansmile.org/event/annual-essay-contest/ Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know about a free short story contest for middle and high school students on Booksie. The winner receives $300 cash and exposure. https://www.booksie.com/contest/Booksie+2017-2018+Young+Writer+Short+Story+Contest-12 Hi, is this only for 2017? Is there any for 2018 too. Almost all of the contests are repeating year after year, so 2018 should have these same contests. When is the deadline to the Inkitt Novel Contest Is there a portion to where i can write an inspirational essay for the ocean awarness Hey Taylor! Remy from Inkitt here–the deadline for the January contest is the 31st. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] . Thanks! You should also include the very prestigious Lune Spark Story Contest https://www.lunespark.com/youngwriters/storycontest/ There is another relatively new kid and young adult journal — fingers comma toes (fingerscommatoes.wordpress.com) run by teens. If you are reading this it may be worth taking a look! 🙂 It says there’s 33. I see 32. I’m frequently adding and deleting some as ones die out and emerge, so the numbers will change on a rotating basis as the contests change. Writers might want to check out the Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition. It’s open to young adults and awards original works of short fiction under 3000 words. The catch: the contest provides your opening and closing lines chosen from a classic work of literature. You provide the rest. Three winning stories will be selected, for a total prize of $1500. In addition, winners and runners-up will be published by Regulus Press in a forthcoming 2018 Anthology of Literary Taxidermy. Entries close on 4 June 2018. Visit https://literarytaxidermy.com . Where do we send our submissions for the making meaning writing contest. Where should we post our writings? This is not a place to post your writings. Bookfox provides resources for writers. Hi! I’ one of the editors at Hypernova Lit. Thanks so much for the mention here. It’s really increased our traffic. I’m commenting to clarify a couple of things. First, we’re not a contest. We offer publication but there are no winners, losers, or prizes. Secondly, you’ve got us listed as all ages, but I’m afraid we only accept work from writers between 13 and 18. Thanks! Hello. I am a 11 year old playwright, hoping to get my work into a contest. it is nowhere near close to finished, but I would still like it if you could show me contest that would fit my criteria. (Don’t worry, my plays and stories are nowhere near as boring as what I just wrote.) I love to write comedies that involve magic. (Go big or go home!) Thank! -Amy Widow (Not my real name, its my character in my play’s name.) Good post. I will be facing some of these issues as well.. One more issues I forgot to put is that it has more than one act. Opps… And there’s our free-to-enter contest for high school creative writers. We’re in our 4th year. Prizes include t-shirts, $$$, and iPads. https://www.ringling.edu/writingcontest A new writing contest (science fiction, no entry fee, four $50 cash prizes): https://basicfront.easypromosapp.com/p/931304 The Teachers Against Prejudice Essay Contest is an international contest open to middle and high school students (grades 5-12). Six prizes $100-$300 are awarded in two age categories. See details at https://www.teachersagainstprejudice.org/index2.php?p=essay_contest Hello I am a kid who lives in Florida. I had a questions. Is this a trustworthy site is it a official? My parents were asking before I submit my story… You don’t submit your story to this website. You would follow the links and submit to one of their sites. Ok thanks I was also wondering if these contest are genuine. Thanks! Thank you for listing the NewPages Young Writers Guide! I update that page regularly with specific criteria and guidelines we use before we will list a resource (I understand Emily’s concern about “genuine” contests). It is also an ad-free web page – no one pays to be listed there. I maintain the guide because I am a teacher who wants to encourage young readers and writers as well as provide a resource for other teachers. The URL has changed since you wrote your article: https://www.newpages.com/writers-resources/young-authors-guide I personally feel that there should be more contests for younger children, as not all great writers are 13 and up! Am so greatful to be apart of this prestige competition Hi, I was wondering if any of the contests could get my manuscript published with a company? This is a great list of resources for students! Could you please add our writing contest to your list?
“Mini-Essay Writing Contest” is a writing contest to encourage students to do more writing in their social media life. They can write about life experience, relationship, interests, school life, travels, or anything. This is a recurrent writing contest which runs quarterly.
Prizes: $1,000, and three runner-ups can win $200 each. https://www.biopage.com/contest/biopage-mini-essay-writing-contest/show
Are any of these contests for 2019? I think that most of these contests come around annually, so, yes, they’d be around in 2019. Whats the year for all of these? I would really like to know because its 2019 soooo…. I know for a fact that I’m not going to win anything, but I’ll try so that my work has a chance to be worth something. everyone’s work is worth something, never doubt your talents and your skills and the hard work you have passionately put into what you love. go for it! Its 2020 are these contests still open cause i am seeing people type 2016 or 2017 I would like to enter the 6th contest (the beginnton young writers contest).how do I enter? Hey there! To enter that contest you will click on the blue title. It will take you to another site which is the official site for that competition. When you get to the page you will scroll down some and there’s a form in which you can fill out. That site does vary in form from different devices. If you can’t find the form while just scrolling down, you may have to do a little site surfing of your own. Have fun writing your story. I am sure it will be worth the win. GOOD LUCK!! Are these also fairly recent? Would the deadlines be the same for 2019? I am an aspiring author, and looked into a few of these contests in hopes of being able to submit the book I’ve been writing. AFSA National High School Essay Contest: https://www.usip.org/public-education/students/AFSAEssayContest USIP partners with the American Foreign Service Association ((AFSA) on the annual National High School Essay Contest. The contest engages high school students in learning and writing about issues of peace and conflict, encouraging appreciation for diplomacy’s role in building partnerships that can advance peacebuilding and protect national security. Now in its 22nd year, the contest encourages students to think about how and why the United States engages globally to build peace, and about the role that the Foreign Service plays in advancing U.S. national security and economic prosperity. Deadline: April 6, 2020, Fee: None, Prize: The winner of the contest receives a $2,500 cash prize, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to meet U.S. Department of State and USIP leadership, and a full-tuition paid voyage with Semester at Sea upon the student’s enrollment at an accredited university. The runner-up receives a $1,250 cash prize and a full scholarship to participate in the International Diplomacy Program of the National Student Leadership Conference. Are there any for 12-year-olds? My daughter is in 7th grade, but is 12. Hi, what is the year for the deadline of these. 2019? 2018? Thank you! Hello! I’m a High School Sophomore, and I was wondering if there were any contests I could compete in wanting a short story! I live in Oregon. Could you help me out? On which website can we submit poem etc for competition ? Pls inform Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well:) I just wanted to let you guys know about a writing contest sponsored by a student-run medical blog called The Daily Dosage! The Daily Dosage is hosting a writing contest for high school and college students worldwide! Submissions can be of any genre, but must pertain to our prompt: With respect to the 785 million people who lack access to clean water in 785 words or less, describe what it means to be a responsible global citizen in the field of science! All submissions will be read at least twice by our award-winning judges (all of whom have plenty of experience in the field of writing and have written for some of the world’s top publications, including the New York Times!), and the winning author will receive publication in The Daily Dosage blog, a $100.00 cash prize, and an interview to be featured on The Borgen Project’s State of the Union address and Facebook page. With over 6.9 million annual website visitors and 30,000+ Facebook followers, an interview with The Borgen Project is great exposure for any writer! For contest guidelines, judge bios, and the submission form, please visit: https://thedailydosage20.wixsite.com/mysite/writing-contest . Contact me at [email protected] with any questions:) Another contest I’d love to add to this list is The Milking Cat’s summer Teen Comedy Contest. The contest is open to teens around the world to submit original comedic works and the deadline is September 7th, 2020. The prizes total up to $475 + more from 4 Ivy League Humor Magazines and the satirical site, The Hard Times. Just for you…. “M A T T E R” POETRY CONTEST Deadline: October 31st, 2020 Oprelle’s Poetry Contest is for all of you out there who carry a scrappy notebook full of poems. Your soul is on that paper, and your words matter. Enter our poetry contest today. It is great chance for new writers to win money or to get published! Any style/topic. We are only choosing poems that give us goosebumps. This book will matter to others! Enter your 3-40 line poem at OPRELLE.com Hello there! I would like to submit the short story my son wrote for his classroom assignment when he was in 8th grade. Is there a place we could submit to? Can you please update this list for 2020-2021? Many of these opportunities are no longer available. Thank you! Oh my gosh please yes Thanks for this list, it’s will be of much help to me to find the best contests I can apply for, hoping they are open to anyone. Is it for free Please update 2020-21 The team at the literary magazine Ice Lolly Review is excited to announce the first ever Campaign Contest! Ice Lolly Review is a youth literary magazine created by the youth and for the youth with the goal of encouraging young writers. The magazine was founded in the summer of 2020 and has since seen submissions from 17 different countries and 16 different states. We would like to invite students to participate in this year’s contest. The theme of the Campaign Contest is issues and topics important to today’s youth. Some topics students may consider writing about are feminism, climate change, ethnicity, mental health, culture etc. We are accepting applications now through February 28, 2021. All student writers ages 12 through 18 are eligible. Writers may submit as many pieces as they like. Here is how students can submit their writing to the 2020-2021 Campaign Contest. Visit our website and click on the “contest” pageScroll down to the “submit” button. Click on the link and fill out all the questions via google forms. Upload your submission via google forms Note: Entrants may submit as many pieces as they like in each category (nonfiction, fiction, and poetry) Format the work as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf. Only one submission per google form. To submit multiple pieces use multiple google forms. Each category will have one winner who will receive a $50 and another $50 to be donated to the charity of their choice. There will also be five finalists in each category. Finalists and winners will be notified by email. All finalists and winners will be published in our magazine. Email us at [email protected] or visit our website icelollyreview.com for more info I want to participate in this iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the World to submit their entries online in our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year in our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards gamification approach, other activities are coming soon. iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the World to submit their entries online in our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year in our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards gamification approach, other activities are coming soon. Hi, I am 13 years old. I have been working on this book that I am getting really serious about writing. Do you think there is any way someone would accept me for publishing? No traditional publisher will accept it, but you can always self publish or publish through Wattpad. Try getting on touch with agents, and apply for competitions. If you Google agents/competitions and your genre you should get a short list. It’s difficult to be traditionally published at 13, and self-publishing can be expensive to be successful (editing will undoubtedly be required). Do not be discouraged if you are unsuccessful in securing interest – particularly at your age, as your writing style will not yet be fully developed. Just keep writing, and keep all your writing. Never stop. Hello, I am a thirteen-year-old fantasy writer looking to enter my first competition when it comes to an actual story. I have had multiple poems published, but this would be my first short story. I’m a bit nervous to try… Any suggestions on one to enter? Hi Vinia. The Frankie Waters Annual Writing and Art Competition is open, accepting short stories from persons aged 13 to 18 (inclusive). https://www.frankiewaters.com.au/competition Hi everyone! My name is Oliver and I work for the Cambridge Centre for International Research (CCIR).We host an annual high school essay competition named Re:think, which is judged by a panel of leading academics from the University of Cambridge. The topic of this year’s competition is “The Stories, the Science, and the Significance of COVID-19”—and you have the option to submit essays in three categories, including creative non-fiction, popular science, and social science and the humanities. The purpose of Re:think is to invite students from different backgrounds to come together to investigate, reflect on, and discuss the most significant issues we as a society confront today. The winners of the competition will be awarded a cash prize of 150 GBP along with scholarships that range from 700GBP-1000GBP to one of the CCIR Academy programmes. In addition, competition finalists will be invited to an online conference, where they will get the opportunity to discuss their work with leading academics from Cambridge in an intimate setting. Please visit our site at http://www.cambridge-research.org/essay-competition for more information! I believe in my self I am brave and strong I know that I’ll will win this competiton Hello. I am 15 and have been looking for some competitions for a while. Is there any competitions that accept fiction writing with 26,000 words? With no entry fee in 2021? I’m kind of in a hurry too. Thank you. Thank you for the fantastic list! We wanted to let you know about one more contest open this year: Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest Limit: 100 words per entry. Submit as many entries as you’d like. Writers: All ages. All genders. All nationalities. All writers welcome. Genre: Any genre. Theme: Abundance. Prizes: 1st place: $1,000. 2nd place: $450 writing coaching package. 3rd place: $250 developmental or diversity editing package. Entry Fee: $10. Deadline: November 30, 2021. More Info: http://www.tadpolepress.com/events It’s a great option for writers who have always wanted to write but never had the time. Hope it’s helpful for your readers! Thanks, Amber Just a quick update to let you know that we now host the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest twice a year—with deadlines every April 30 and November 30. https://www.tadpolepress.com/100-word-writing-contest Hope it’s helpful for your readers! Cheers, Amber I am the catalyst for a raw talent. My student is 12, soon to be 13, and writes horror like our beloved, and haunting icon H. P. Lovecraft. As his English teacher, every heartstrings that I own wants to direct this young man to a mentor that can work with his potential, and I want other lenses on his drafts. We live in a small impoverished town in Oregon, and his writing cannot only be his catharsis but his freedom! Please, is there any guidance or wisdom rhat you can gift us? Our best, Mrs. Rogers and Andrew there are no contests for teens who want to wright fiction The Immerse Education Essay Competition is also open to teens aged 13-18 from around the world. It’s completely free to enter and a great way to grow your writing skills and showcase your subject knowledge. Our current round is open until the 4th of January, find more information here: https://www.immerse.education/essay-competition/ IndigoTeen Magazine is a literary periodical created for teenagers and by teenagers. It features the most successful text and imagery submissions from children and young people from 13 to 19 years old: short stories, essays, and novellas, memes, and comics, fan fiction and poetry, graphic design and artwork. It’s a collection of literary pieces that reflects the world of modern teenagers. Are you a teen who loves English? Do you want to test your illustrator’s skills or other visual art talents? Let your mind shine bright and be enjoyed! We are eager to hear from you and let your creation be part of our magazine: https://indigohub.net.au/indigoteen I just wanted to let you know about the Ink of Ages Fiction Prize, an international short story contest organized by World History Encyclopedia and sponsored by Oxford University Press. If you write historical or mythology-inspired short fiction, you can enter your story. The contest is free to enter and accepts submissions in English from anywhere in the world. Winners receive a range of prizes including online publication and promotion to over 8 million monthly readers around the globe. For entrants 18 and over, submissions must be between 1,500 words and 2,000 words. For entrants aged 13 to 17, submissions must be between 800 and 1,000 words. Website: https://fictionprize.worldhistory.org  Every writer NEEDS this book. It’s a guide to writing the pivotal moments of your novel. Whether writing your book or revising it, this will be the most helpful book you’ll ever buy. - Additional Resources
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At PaperTrue, we’ve always believed that writing competitions are more than just about winning. It’s a community experience where you can interact with fellow poets and writers, and learn from each other’s work. So, it’s our job to provide you with an updated and detailed list of writing contests 2023! But which contests should you participate in? Out of the hundreds of poetry contests, short story competitions, and essay contests held each year, which ones will best reward your hard work? As experts who provide self-publishing services , we want nothing but success for you. What better way to ensure this than to bring you the best writing competitions 2023? Transform your book, short story, essay, or poem into a masterpiece! Learn more Here are the best international writing competitions 2023: Poetry competitions 20231. the bridport poetry prize . The top three winning poems are automatically entered into the Forward Prize For Poetry competition, with the chance to win a further £1000. The first prize also features in the Bridport anthology. Word count: 42 lines Prizes: £5,000, £1,000, £500, ten prizes of £100 Entry fee: £12 Closing date: 31 May 2023 2. International Poetry ContestThe winning entry for this poetry competition will be published in the Fall 2023 issue of Atlanta Review . Fifty additional entries will be published in the contest issue and will receive an award and a free copy. Word count: 5 poems Prize: $1,000 Entry fee: $15 Closing date: 01 May 2023 3. The 9th Singapore Poetry Contest This poetry contest invites entries on any theme, provided they incorporate the word “snail”. Simultaneous submissions are not allowed, and the poems should be accompanied by a short letter and biographical note. Prompt: Snail Word count: 3 poems Prizes: $300, $200, $100 Entry: Free! Closing date: 15 May 2023 4. Kunitz Prize for Younger Poets This poetry writing contest aims to honor the late Stanley Kunitz’s dedication to mentoring poets. The winning entry will be published in the September/October issue of The American Poetry Review and all entrants will receive a copy. Word count: 3 pages 5. Patricia Cleary Miller Award for Poetry New Letters has organized this poetry writing competition. Send six poems in one entry with a cover sheet stating the genre and title of each poem. All the best! Word count: 30 pages Prize: $2,500 Entry fee: $24 Closing date: 22 May 2023  6. The Auroras & Blossoms Haiku Anthology This haiku contest is free to enter, but you may opt to donate to them. Donors will be eligible for royalties on every haiku that is published. With a 1% royalty rate for each haiku, you may earn up to 10% in royalties. Word count: 3–10 haikus Prize: 1% royalties per haiku (for donors) Short story contests 20237. the bridport short story prize . The organizers for this short story writing contest enter the shortlisted UK-based writers into the BBC Short Story Competition. Literary agent A.M. Heath reads the entire shortlist and considers representation. Word count: 5,000 Entry fee: £14 8. Writing BattleThis exciting short story writing competition assigns you a genre when the contest starts, and you get two days to write your story. All entrants vote for the winners, which means everyone is a judge! Word count: 300–500 Prizes: Four prizes of $800 and four prizes of $200 Entry fee: $20 Closing date: 05 May 2023 9. The Raymond Carver Short Story ContestThe mission for this short story competition is to “deliver exciting new fiction from writers all over the world”. It accepts entries in literary fiction alone, so genre fiction (horror, sci-fi, fantasy, romance) is not eligible. Word count: 500–2,000 Prizes: $1000 NZD, $500 NZD, $200 NZD Entry fee: $6 NZD 10. The Folly International Short Story Prize The organizers of this short story contest in 2023 seek “content that takes risks, screams with honesty, and celebrates life’s extraordinary moments”. Winning and shortlisted stories will be published in Folly Journal. Word count: 10,000 Prizes: $2000, $500, $250, two prizes of $125 Entry fee: $18 Closing date: 17 May 2023 11. Robert Day Award for Fiction This short story writing competition is part of the New Letters group of contests. Make sure you attach one cover sheet stating the genre and the title of the story. Word count: 8,000 12. The Writing District Prize 2023 This short story competition accepts entries on any theme, subject, or genre. The judges will select a longlist of 20 entries, from which 3 will be finalized. Make sure to go through the contest guidelines before you hit submit! Word count: 3,000 Prizes: $1,000, two prizes of $100 13. WOW! Flash Fiction Contest Open to women writers worldwide, this flash fiction competition awards Amazon gift certificates to 7 runners up and 10 honorable mentions. At a $20 entry fee, you may opt for a critique along the subject, content, and technicalities of your piece. Word count: 250–750 Prizes: $400, $300, $200, and others Entry fee: $10 14. Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction The Flannery O’Connor Award series has published more than 70 short-story collections. Short stories may have appeared in magazines or online platforms, but may not have been published as a collection. Word count: 40,000–75,000 Entry fee: $30 15. Autumn House Fiction Contest Through this fiction contest, Autumn House awards one writer with publication, a $1,000 honorarium, and a $1,500 publicity grant. All fiction sub-genres (short stories, short-shorts, novellas, or novels) or any combination of sub-genres are eligible! Word count: 37,500–75,000 Book writing contests16. the bridport prize novel award . This novel writing competition allows you to participate even if you haven’t finished writing it yet! Send up to 8,000 words from the first chapter(s) of your novel along with a 300-word synopsis. Word count: 5,000–8,000 Prizes: £1,500, £750, three prizes of £150 Entry fee: £24 17. 2023 Gaudy Boy Poetry Book PrizeThis poetry book contest awards an “unpublished manuscript of original Anglophone poetry by an author of Asian heritage residing anywhere in the world”. The winning manuscript will be published in Spring 2024 by Gaudy Boy. Word count: 70–120 pages Prize: $1,500 18. James Laughlin Award This incredibly specific poetry competition honors “a second full-length print book of original poetry, in English, by a living poet, forthcoming in the next calendar year.” To be eligible, a book must be under contract with a U.S. publisher. Word count: 48–100 pages Prize: $5,000 19. Idaho Prize For Poetry This poetry book competition awards one poet with publication and 20 complementary author copies. There are no restrictions on the genre, style, or subject—the organziers are simply looking for the best manuscript! Entry fee: $28 20. 2023 Fugere Book Prize Regal House Publishing has organized this book writing contest to award finely-crafted novellas. Translations, previously published, and collaborative manuscripts are not eligible. Make sure you follow their submission guidelines! Word count: 17,000–40,000 Entry fee: $25 21. 2023 Adaptation ContestThis interesting book writing contest seeks “published books (fiction and nonfiction), graphic novels/comics, and short stories for film & TV development”. Go through all the criteria for picture books and short stories before you hit submit! Word count: 5,000 words (plus a 1–3 page-long synopsis) Entry fee: $45 / $50 / $55 Closing date: 20 May 2023 / 15 August 2023 / 31 August 2023 22. 2023 Unpublished Contest Book Pipeline has organized this writing contest in 2023 “exclusively for unpublished manuscripts across eight categories of fiction and nonfiction”. Aside from the cash prizes, the finalists receive circulation to publishers, agents, editors, and film and TV producers. Word count: 5,000 (plus a 1–3 page-long synopsis) Prizes: $20,000, $2,500 per category Entry fee: $45 / $55 / $60 Closing date: 25 May 2023 / 20 August 2023 / 05 September 2023 23. The Bath Novel Award 2023Along with the cash prize, the winner of this esteemed novel contest receives the Minerva trophy. Send the first 5,000 words with a one-page synopsis. Self-published writers are welcome to participate! Word count: 50,000 Prize: £3,000 Entry fee: £29 Closing date: 31 May 2023 24. 2023 Anhinga Prize for Poetry This 2023 poetry competition awards one poet with publication by Anhinga Press and 25 author copies. Make sure to add a cover page with your manuscript. Octavio Quintanilla will judge the contest. Prize: $2,000 25. Autumn House Poetry ContestThe Autumn House staff and select outsiders are the preliminary readers for this poetry competition and the final judge is Toi Derricotte. The winner receives a $1,000 honorarium and a $1,500 publicity grant to promote their book. Word count: 50–80 pages 26. Max Ritvo Poetry Prize Louise Glück is the judge for this exciting poetry book contest! The contest awards publication and a comprehensive marketing campaign to one unpublished poet. Translations are not eligible. Word count: More than 48 pages Prize: $10,000 Flash fiction competitions 202327. the bridport flash fiction prize . The flash fiction competition is part of the Bridport Prize family of writing contests. The winning entry will be published in an anthology. Fiction written for children is not recommended. Word count: 250 Prizes: £1,000, £500, £250, five prizes of £100 Entry fee: £11 28. Pulp Fictional Flash Fiction Contest The organizers of this flash fiction competition prefer stories that are “scary and unusual, strange and unnerving”. The cash prizes may increase depending on the number of writers that submit their entries! Word count: 1,000 Prizes: £250, £100, £50 Entry fee: £6 Mixed writing contests 29. the 2023 bloom writing contest . The European Society of Literature invites poets and writers to send entries on the theme of beauty. The organizers of this writing competition believe that “good literature isn’t confined to a particular category”, so be sure to do your best! Theme: Beauty Categories: Short story, essay, and poetry Word count: 2,500 Prize: €500 Entry fee: €3 30. Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition This esteemed writing contest will award almost 500 winners with cash prizes and publication. The competition will be held in nine categories, so be sure to check out their submission guidelines! Categories: Various Prizes: $5,000 grand prize and $1,000, $500, $250, $50 per category Entry fee: $20–$30 (depending on categories) Closing date: 05 May 2023 31. The Emerging Writer’s ContestPloughshares encourages emerging writers to send their entries, and self-published writers don’t qualify. The winners also receive a conversation with Aevitas Creative Management regarding their writing careers. Categories: Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry Word count: 6,000 for fiction and nonfiction, 3–5 pages for poetry Prize: $2,000 per category 32. Yeovil Literary PrizeYeovil Community Arts Association has organized this set of writing competitions to encourage poets and writers worldwide. The contest is a great opportunity to get your work read by major agents and publishers! a. Novel Writing Contest Prizes: £1250, £500, £125 Entry fee: £14.5 b. Short Story Competition Word count: 2,000 Prizes: £600, £250, £125 Entry fee: £8 c. Poetry Competition Word count: 40 lines Entry fee: £5 d. Children’s and Young Adult Novel Word count: 3,000 words, 500-word synopsis Entry fee: £12.5 e. Writing Without Restrictions Word count: — f. Western Gazette Best Local Writer Award Prize: £100 33. The Synopsis SkirmishThe organizers of this unique writing contest in 2023 want you to write a synopsis of your novel “with style but without gimmick”. Can you walk the fine line between understanding the form and introducing a fresh take? Word count: 500 Prizes: $700 CAD, $200 CAD, $100 CAD Entry fee: $5 CAD 1. Annual Mudfish Poetry Contest Mudfish has organized this poetry contest to award deserving poets with publication in the magazine. All entries will be considered for publication. Deborah Landau is the judge for this contest. Word count: 3 poems of any length Prize: $1,200 Closing date: 15 June 2023 2. The Poetry London Prize The poetry competition provides some free entries for writers from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. Unfortunately, self-published poets are not eligible for this contest. Word count: 80 lines Prizes: £5,000, £2,000, £1,000 Entry fee: £10 Closing date: 30 June 2023 3. Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future AncestorsThe organizers of this short story contest seek “stories set between today and the year 2200, in a future that shows the path to a clean, green, just world.” Make sure you go through their guidelines before you participate! Word count: 3,000–5,000 Prizes: $3,000, $2,000, $1,000, nine prizes of $300 Closing date: 13 June 2023 4. Anthology Short Story CompetitionAnthology has organized this short story contest in 2023 “to recognize and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication”. Make sure you go through some issues of the magazine for some context! Word count: 1,500 Prizes: €1,000, €250, €150 Entry fee: €18 Closing date: 31 August 2023 5. The Moth Short Story Prize This prestigious short story competition is open to anyone over the age of 16 with no restrictions of theme or style. The winning entry will be published in the Irish Times while other finalists will be published online. Prizes: €3,000, travel stipend for a week at Circle of Misse, €1,000 Entry fee: €15 Closing date: 30 June 2023 6. The Writers College Short Story Competition This short story contest is for unpublished writers or writers who have been published fewer than four times in any genre. Only per entry is allowed for each writer, so make sure you send your best work! Prizes: $1,000 NZ, $500 NZ, $250 NZ Essay writing contests7. the international peace essay contest for ukraine war . This essay contest has been organized to encourage writers to share their ideas on peacebuilding. Answer one of the three provided questions in your essay and send it across. All the best! Prize: $100 Closing date: 01 June 2023 8. International Essay Contest for Young People This writing competition for teenagers and young writers invites entries in English, French, and Japanese. The contest is “an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth”. Theme: Youth Creating a Peaceful Future Word count: 700 Prizes: $740, $370, gift certificates 9. Free Global Writing Competition The winning entry for this essay contest will be published in The Writers College newsletter and blog. Entries are restricted to one entry per writer, so make sure you send nothing short of your best essay! Theme: The best writing tip I’ve ever received Word count: 600 Prize: $200 10. 2023 Housatonic Book Awards This book writing contest awards three writers with a cash prize in exchange for appearing at Western Connecticut State University, including a $500 travel stipend and hotel residency. Categories: Fiction, nonfiction, poetry Word count: Various Prize: $1,000 per category 11. Green Stories Novel Prize The aim of this novel writing contest is to “use fiction as a way to reach a wider audience, and support winning authors to translate their stories into published books”. Your novel should be at least 60,000 words, but you’re required to send only three chapters. Word count: 4,000–10,000 Prizes: $1200, $600 Closing date: 26 June 2023 12. North Street Book Prize The top prize winner in this book contest also gets a one-hour phone conversation with the contest judge, Carolyn Howard-Johnson. Self-published writers are welcome to enter! Categories: Various (eight genres) Word count: 200,000 Prizes $10,000 (grand prize) and $1,000, $300 (per category) Entry fee: $75 13. Geri Digiorno Prize Raleigh Review has organized this interesting writing competition to recognize the work of multi-disciplinary artists. Send a combination of poetry, visual art, and flash nonfiction and get a chance to be published in the magazine! Categories: Nonfiction, poetry, visual art Prize: $300 Entry fee: $5 14. 2023 International Competitions The Wells Festival of Literature has arranged four writing competitions in 2023 that accept entries in different genres. All the contests feature an additional prize for local poets and writers. a. 2023 Open Poetry Competition Word count: 35 lines Prizes: £1,000, £500, £250, and £100 for a local poet b. 2023 Short Story Competition Word count: 1,000–2,000 Prizes: £750, £300, £200, and £100 for a local writer c. 2023 Book for Children Competition Word count: first two chapters or first twenty pages Prizes: £150, £75, £50 d. 2023 Young Poets Competition Entry fee: £3 1. Submit | Valiant Scribe Prizes: £1,000, £500, £250 Closing date: 15 July 2023 2. Amy Award | Alison Wearing Closing date: 09 July 2023 3. Ledbury Poetry Competition 2023Closing date: 10 July 2023 4. Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition Closing date: 12 July 2023 5. The Sentence Expansion ExtravaganzaClosing date: 15 July 2023 6. Bardsy – Current Short Story Anthology ContestClosing date: 07 July 2023 7. Page One PrizeClosing date: 14 July 2023 8. 2023 Start Here | Hastings Book Fest Category: Poetry and short fiction August 20231. the coniston prize . Radar Poetry has organized this poetry competition to award a group of poems. The contest is open to people who self-identify as women and welcomes poems that are “cohesive in some way, whether connected by subject matter, theme, voice, style, or imagery.” Word count: 3–5 poems in a single document Prizes: $1,000, ten prizes of $175 Closing date: 01 August 2023 2. Fischer & Cantor PrizesThe Telluride Institute has simultaneously organized these two poetry contests 2023. The Fischer Prize welcomes entries on all subject matter, while the Cantor Prize is open to poets living in or writing about Colorado. Prizes: $1,000, five prizes of $250 | $500, two prizes of $250 Entry fee: $10 | $6 Closing date: 30 August 2023 3. 2023 Unpublished Contest 4. 20th annual gival press short story award 2023. Gival Press has organized this short story contest 2023 in the hopes of eventually publishing an anthology of contest winners. There is a long list of submission guidelines, so make sure you follow them all! Word count: 5,000–15,000 Closing date: 08 August 2023 5. Summer Short Story Award for New Writers The organizers of this short story writing competition are looking for the best literary fiction. They ask only one thing from today’s new writers: “Dazzle us, take chances, and be bold.” All finalists receive agency reviews from six agencies! Word count: 6,000 Prizes: $3,000, $300, $200 Closing date: 27 August 2023 6. Flash Fiction Contest 2023 Gemini Magazine has organized this flash fiction contest to award six finalists with online publication in its October 2023 issue. Entries on any subject and style are eligible. All entries are read blind. Prizes: $1,000, $100, four prizes of $25 Entry fee: $7 Closing date: 31 August 2023 7. WOW! Women On Writing Contests: Flash Fiction and Essay ContestThe organizers of this flash fiction competition seek “to provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants.” The top 10 stories are published in the WOW! Women On Writing e-zine. The contest is limited to only 300 entries! Prizes: $400, $300, $200 8. Oxford Flash Fiction PrizeThis flash fiction competition runs in partnership with the Bodleian Libraries’ Gifts and Books exhibition at the University of Oxford. The £50 prize recognizes a new voice and shortlisted entrants are offered publication in an end-of-year anthology. Theme: Gifts Prizes: £1000, £200, £100, £50 9. The University of New Orleans Press Publication Prize The organizers of this competition seek to “bring innovative publicity and broad distribution to authors”. Short story collections and novellas are eligible for entry. Self-published writers are welcome to enter! Prize: $10,000 advance on royalties 10. Granum Foundation Fellowship Prize [Free Contest!]This book writing competition awards a US-based writer with the opportunity to complete a substantive literary work or to launch one. An additional prize is awarded to a work of translation by a US-based writer. Categories: Novel, memoir, short story, essay, and poetry Word count: Variable Prizes: $5,000, $1,500 13. The Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize Seneca Review Books has organized this contest to “encourage and support innovative work in the essay”. Essay writers are welcome to submit cross-genre and hybrid work, verse forms, text and image, connected pieces, and “beyond category” projects. Word count: 48–120 pages Entry fee: $27 14. 2023 Omnidawn Open Poetry Book Contest One of several Omnidawn poetry contests 2023, this competition awards one poet with publication, a cash prize, and 20 printed copies. If your manuscript contains images, make sure they’re completely original! Word count: 40–90 pages Prize: $3,000 and 20 printed copies Entry fee: $35 Closing date: 13 August 2023 15. Grayson Books Poetry Contest One of two poetry competitions 2023 organized by Grayson Books, this contest offers publication to a single poet. You may include a brief bio in the submission form and add acknowledgments in the manuscript, but it’s not compulsory. Word count: 50–90 pages Prize: $1,000 and 10 printed copies Entry fee: $26 Closing date: 15 August 2023 16. Fool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition Munster Literature Centre has organized this poetry writing competition to award both new and established poets with publication. Aside from the winners, the organizers will list 25 poets as “highly commended”. Word count: 16–24 pages Prizes: €1,000, €500, and 25 printed copies for both winners Entry fee: €25 17. The 2024 Kenneth Patchen Award for the Innovative Novel Journal of Experimental Fiction has organized this novel writing competition with Carla M. Wilson as the judge. Make sure your manuscript doesn’t contain any identifying information and add a separate sheet with your contact information. 18. The St. Lawrence Book Award Black Lawrence Press has organized this book writing contest with its editorial staff and previous winners as the judges. The competition is open to poets and writers who have not published a full-length manuscript in any genre. Categories: Prose and poetry Word count: 120–280 pages for prose; 45–95 pages for poetry Prize: $1,000 and ten printed copies 19. The Kindle Storyteller Award [Free Contest]This book writing contest is open to poets and writers of all genres who have published their work through Kindle Direct Publishing. While there is a judging panel, readers also play a role in selecting the winner. Categories: Any genre Word count: At least 25 pages Prize: £20,000, a book launch merchandising package, and a Kindle Oasis E-reader 20. The Eugene Paul Nassar Poetry Prize [Free Contest!]This contest is open to books of poems published between 01 July 2021 and 30 June 2022 by a resident of Upstate New York. Unfortunately, self-published works are not eligible. Word count: At least 48 pages 21. Off the Grid Press This poetry competition 2023 is open to poets aged 60 and above. Along with the cash prize, the winner receives publication, promotion, and distribution for their book in print and audiobook formats. Word count: At least 50 pages Other interesting contests in 202322. aesthetica creative writing award . This writing competition invites poets and writers to submit entries on any theme. The cash prizes come with additional prizes such as magazine subscriptions and course enrolments! Categories: Poetry and fiction Word count: 40 lines for poetry and 2,000 words for fiction Prizes: £2,500 per category and several other exciting prizes Entry fee: £12 for poetry and £15 for fiction 23. Stories That Need to Be Told ContestThis interesting writing contest 2023 invites you to tell a story—whether you do it in a poem or an essay is up to you! Along with the grand prize, five prizes will be awarded for “stories that excel in the merits of Humor, Passion, Depth, and (any form of) Love”. Prizes: $1,000, six prizes of $200 Closing date: 09 August 2023 September 20231. four-line poem contest. Part of the Fanstory group of writing contests 2023, this poetry competition is sure to get you excited. Write a poem in four lines with a 1-5-5-9 syllable structure. Think you’re up to the challenge? Word count: 20 syllables Entry fee: $12.95 Closing date: 14 September 2023 2. Letterkenny Literary Festival Poetry Competition [Free Contest!]Open to poets from Ireland, this poetry contest celebrates the birth of Brendan Behan and his connections with Letterkenny. Five shortlisted entrants will be invited to read their entry at the literary festival, where the winners will be announced. Theme: Against the Odds Word count: 30 lines Prizes: €150, €1000 Closing date: 15 September 2023 3. TRIO International Poetry CompetitionTrip Uganda has organized this poetry competition with Jon Sait as its administrator, who won the 2004 National Poetry Competition. All entries will be considered for publication in the next edition of Red Poets . Prizes: £1,000, £300, £100, four prizes of £25 Closing date: 30 September 2023 4. VII International Short Tales Contest [Free Writing Contest!]The César Egido Serrano Foundation has organized this international short story contest 2023 to promote “harmony between different cultures, religions and ideologies”. Writers can submit entries in Spanish, English, Arabic or Hebrew. Word count: 100 Prizes: $20,000, three prizes of $2,000 each 5. Manchester Writing CompetitionManchester Metropolitan University invites poets and writers worldwide to participate in their writing competition. The organizers offer 100 reduced-price (£10) to participants with low income. Categories: Short story and poetry Word count: 2,500 for short story, 120 lines for poetry Prize: £10,000 per category Closing date: 01 September 2023 October 20231. 2024 peter porter poetry prize . Australian Book Review has organized this poetry contest 2023 to honor the poet Peter Porter. The five shortlisted poems will be published in the January–February 2024 issue of ABR . Entrants will receive digital access to ABR for four months! Word count: 70 lines Prizes: $6,000 AUD, four prizes of $1,000 AUD Entry fee: $30 AUD Closing date: 09 October 2023 2. Editor’s Choice AwardThis interesting contest invites poets and writers to send “hybrid work—your lyric essays, prose poems, short-shorts, collages, micro-memoirs”. The competition begins accepting entries on 01 May 2023, so keep your drafts ready! Word count: 8,000 Closing date: 16 October 2023 3. Diode Editiona Full-Length Book Contest Diode Editions has organized this poetry writing competition to award an unpublished poet. The winning manuscript will be published within a year and select poems from it will appear in the 17th Anniversary Issue of diode poetry journal . Word count: 55–95 pages Prize: $1,500 and 10 author copies Closing date: 30 October 2023 4. Diode Editions Chapbook Contest The organizers of this poetry contest allow collaborations and hybrid work. Diode Editions may select more than one chapbook as the winner, and each winner will receive a cash prize and publication. Word count: 25–55 pages Prize: $750 and 10 author copies 5. Anthology Poetry Competition Well-known among writing contests 2023, this poetry competition was “established to recognise and encourage excellence in the craft of poetry writing”. There is no restriction on theme and style, but you can refer to past issues for a better idea of what they publish. Closing date: 31 October 2023 6. National Poetry Competition One of the most prestigious poetry contests in 2023, The Poetry Society has been organizing this competition since 1978. Jane Draycott, Will Harris, Clare Pollard comprise the panel of judges for this year. Prize: £5,000 7. The Chilling Pen Award [Free Contest!]This short story competition seeks to unearth hidden gems in the horror genre. The judging criteria are as follows: Quality, Originality, Fear Factor, and Overall Impact. So go ahead and write something to chill the panel to its bones! Prizes: $500, $300, $100 Closing date: 01 October 2023 8. Anthology Flash Fiction CompetitionAnthology has organized this flash fiction contest to “inspire creativity, great writing and to provide a platform for publication.” The winning entry will be published in a future issue of the magazine. Prize: €300 Entry fee: €8 / €10 Closing date: 31 May 2023 / 31 October 2023 Mixed Contest 20239. the bedford competition . The organizers of this writing contest help poets and writers get published and donate all proceeds to charities that support literary and literacy skills. All winning and shortlisted entries will be published by Ostrich Books. Word count: 3,000 for short story; 40 lines for poetry Prizes: £1,500, £300, £200 Entry fee: £9 November 2023There are few poetry contests this month, but the wealth of short story competitions more than makes up for it. We hope that the two essay contests we managed to find keep the nonfiction writers happy! Poetry contests 20231. edwin markham prize for poetry 2023 . Reed Magazine welcomes poets to submit entries in a wide variety of forms and styles. You may send up to five poems in a single document with a 50-word bio. Make sure to pay attention to the formatting guidelines when you submit! Closing date: 01 November 2023 2. James Hearst Poetry Prize North American Review has organized this poetry competition to honor its past contributing editor and celebrated poet, James Hearst. While there’s no restriction on form, the organizers suggest that you submit shorter poems. Entry fee: $23 3. Cafe Writers Poetry Competition 2023This international poetry contest offers one free entry to any UK resident who can’t pay the entry fee. One Norfolk resident is awarded the Norfolk Prize and a cash prize of £100. Martin Figura is the sole judge this year. Prize: £1,000, £300, £200, £100, five prizes of £50 Entry fee: £4 Closing date: 30 November 2023 4. Poulin, Jr. Poetry PrizeBOA Editions, a not-for-profit publishing house of poetry and poetry in translation, has organized this contest to honor its late founder. The contest is only open to poets who are yet to publish a full-length manuscript. 5. Gregory O’Donoghue International Poetry CompetitionSuji Kwock Kim is the judge for this international poetry competition 2023. The poem can be on any subject or style. The organizers offer free entries of two poems each for thirty poets currently residing in a developing country. Prize: €2,000, €500, €250, two prizes of €50 Entry fee: €7 6. John Steinbeck Award for Fiction 2023Reed Magazine has organized this story writing contest to invite entries for its Issue 157. The organizers are open to all styles, including experimental and literary. Make sure to add a 50-word bio with your entry! 7. The Scribble Annual Short Story Competition 2023 Park Publications, the publisher of Scribble , has organized this short story contest. The winning entry will be published in the winter 2023 edition of the magazine. Annual subscribers of Scribble receive a free entry. Prizes: £100, £50, £25 8. Kurt Vonnegut Speculative Fiction PrizeThis short story contest is open to entries in all genres of speculative fiction, from fairy tale and horror to afro-futurism and science fiction. The results will be announced in January 2024. The winning entry will be published in North American Review ’s summer issue. Prize: $1,333 9. Commonwealth Short Story Prize [Free Writing Contest!] Commonwealth Foundation has organized this free short story contest to offer publication to writers residing in Commonwealth countries. The winning story, along with four regional winning stories, will be published in Granta . Word count: 2,000–5,000 Prizes: £5,000, four prizes of £2,500 10. Curious Curls Fiction Contest Curious Curls Publishing has organized this short story competition in an effort to begin publishing shorter fiction. Besides the cash prizes, the winners will receive video promotion and a free book! Prizes: $250, $125, $100 Entry fee: $2.50 Closing date: 15 November 2023 11. Ironclad Creative Short Story CompetitionIn its second year, this short story competition welcomes writers to submit entries in any genre. Alongside the winners, ten longlisted writers will be offered publication in the contest anthology. All the best! Theme: Dusk Closing date: 16 November 2023 12. WOW! Quarterly Flash Fiction ContestWOW! welcomes women writers to submit their best work to this open-prompt flash fiction contest 2023. You can opt for a critique of your work at an entry fee of $20. There are only 300 entries, so hurry up and start writing! 13. New Writers Flash Fiction Competition 2024New Writers has organized this flash fiction contest to award three writers with publication on their website. Entries published online or on social media are not eligible. Stephanie Curly is the head judge. Word count: 300 Prizes: £1,000, £300, £200 Entry fee: £8 (early bird entry fee) / £10 Closing date: 30 November 2023 / 31 January 2024 Essay contests14. gabriele rico challenge for nonfiction 2023. This nonfiction writing contest welcomes creative nonfiction such as essays and narratives, but not scholarly papers or book reviews. The piece you send must be a stand-alone work and not part of a larger manuscript. 15. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest [Free Contest!]The Atlas Shrugged novel essay contest is open to all high school and college students globally. Atlas Shrugged is a heroic mystery novel written by Ayn Rand. Choose from three prompts and submit an award-winning essay! Word count: 800–1,600 Prizes: $10,000, 3 prizes of prizes $2,000, 5 prizes of $1,000, 25 prizes of $100, 50 prizes of $50 Closing date: 06 November 2023 Book writing contests 202316. the changes book prize . This poetry book competition awards a first or second book of poetry with publication. The winner also receives national distribution, extensive publicity, and a launch event for their book. Eileen Myles is the judge for the contest. Word count: 48–80 pages 17. Evaristo Prize for African Poetry [Free Contest!]This poetry contest 2023 is open to African poets who haven’t yet published a full-length poetry book. Self-published poets are welcome to enter! In the case of a translated work, a percentage of the prize will be awarded to the translator. Word count: 10 poems, no more than 40 lines each 18. Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction Contest Fiction Collective Two (FC2) has organized this writing contest 2023 for American writers who haven’t published with them before. You may submit a piece previously published in anthologies, but self-published manuscripts are not eligible! Mixed writing contests19. f(r)iction contests 2023 . The organizers of this contest invite poets and writers to submit work that “actively pushes boundaries, that forces us to question traditions and tastes.” Make sure you follow their formatting guidelines while submitting your entry! Categories: Poetry, short story, and flash fiction Word count: 3 pages for poetry; 1,001–7,500 words for short story; 1,000 words for flash fiction Prizes: $300 for poetry; $1,000 for short story; $300 for flash fiction Entry fee: $10 for poetry; $15 for short story; $10 for flash fiction 20. The SmokeLong Grand Micro Competition 2023This microfiction writing competition welcomes entries in fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid genres. All shortlisted entries will be published in the winter 2023 issue of SmokeLong Quarterly. Word count: 400 Prizes: $1500, $500, $300, some prizes of $100 Entry fee: $13 Closing date: 10 November 2023 21. McNally Robinson Booksellers Writing Competitions 2023Prairie Fire has organized these creative writing contests to offer outstanding poets and writers with publication in its summer issue. Note that a poetry entry consists of three poems and your total line count should be less than 150. Categories: Poetry, short story, and creative nonfiction Word count: 150 lines for poetry; 5,000 words for short story and nonfiction Prizes: $750, $350, $150 per category Entry fee: $34 Closing date: 30 November 2023 Other interesting writing competitions 202322. ink 2 screen one act challenge . This unique writing competition challenges screenwriters to write a one-act screenplay during the month of November. You can discuss your progress with other participants and you’ll receive detailed feedback on your entry! Word count: 60 pages Entry fee: $45 23. Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest This exciting contest welcomes poets and writers to try their hand at creating written beauty in just 100 words. The judges are looking for “creativity, uniqueness, and how the story captures a new angle, breaks through stereotypes.” Prizes: $2,000, a writing coaching program, an editing package 24. Anthology Travel Writing Competition The organizers of this travel writing contest are looking for “an engaging article that will capture the reader’s attention, conveying a strong sense of the destination and the local culture”. Entry fee: €10/€15 December 2023Poetry competitions 2023 dominate December, but we’ll keep looking for more short story contests and essay writing contests. Our beloved poets and writers have had a great year of writing, and it’s our job to help them further! We have also included many free writing contests in 2023 for budding and seasoned writers. 1. Joy Bale Boone Poetry Prize Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has organized this poetry competition 2023. Winners and finalists will be published in the Spring 2024 issue of The Heartland Review , of which 20 finalists will receive a free copy. Prizes: $500, $140, $100 Closing date: 01 December 2023 2. Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry [Free Contest!]This poetry writing contest rewards one unpublished poet with a cash prize and publication. While self-published poets are not eligible, editors or anthology contributors are welcome to submit! Prizes: $1,000 3. Women’s Poetry Competition 2023 Mslexia has organized this poetry contest to offer the 4 winners and 16 additional finalists with publication. Previously unpublished poets are eligible for the Unpublished Poetry Prize and £250 cash prize! Prizes: £2,000, £500, two prizes of £250 Closing date: 04 December 2023 4. 21st Gival Press Poetry Award 2023 Gival Press has organized this poetry contest 2023 to reward one unpublished manuscript. Self-published books are not allowed. There are no restrictions on the theme or style, the organizers want “simply good poetry”. Word count: At least 45 pages Closing date: 15 December 2022 5. The Moth Poetry Prize 2023Among the most reputed poetry competitions worldwide, The Moth Poetry Prize invites poets to submit their unpublished poems. Four shortlisted poems will appear in the Irish Times online and the overall winner will be announced in spring 2024. Prizes: €6,000, three prizes of €1,000, eight prizes of €250 Closing date: 31 December 2023 6. The 2023 Society of Classical Poets International Poetry CompetitionThis 2023 poetry contest requires all entries to be in meter. Rhyme and other traditional techniques are encouraged as well, but not required. You may submit up to three poems in an entry if the total line count is below 108. Word count: 108 lines Prize: $2,000, three prizes of €1,000, eight prizes of €250 Closing date: 31 December 2023 7. The Tampa Review Prize for PoetryOne of the best poetry contests out there, this competition accepts previously unpublished manuscripts. Individual poems may have appeared in periodicals, chapbooks, or anthologies. All entries include a one-year subscription to Tampa Review . Short story contest 20238. the w.s. porter prize for short story collections . This short story competition in 2023 honors the master of the genre, O. Henry himself. Regal House Publishing will publish the winning short story collection. The organizers seek “a masterfully written short story collection”. Word count: 100–350 pages 9. Short Short Story Competition 2024The grand prize winner of this contest gets a paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Conference along with a cash prize. All finalists will be published in the September/October 2024 issue of Writer’s Digest . Prizes: $3,000, $1,500, $500, $100 Closing date: 15 December 2023 10. The Danahy Fiction Prize While the organizers of this short story contest have provided an ideal word count, entries falling slightly outside the range are allowed. Make sure your entry is double-spaced and attach a cover page with your details. Word count: 500–5,000 11. 2024 MWA First Crime Novel Competition [Free Contest!]Minotaur Books and Mystery Writers of America (MWA) has organized this novel writing contest in 2024 to offer a deserving writer with publication. Self-published works are not eligible, but self-published writers are welcome to submit a new manuscript! Word count: 60,000–65,000 Prize: $10,000 (as an advance against royalties) 12. The Masters Review Chapbook OpenThe Masters Review has organized this prose chapbook contest to offer one emerging writer with publication. The organizers “encourage you to be bold, to experiment with style and form.” Think you’re up for the challenge? Word count: 25–45 pages Prize: $3,000 and 75 contributor copies Closing date: 17 December 2023 13. Valorious AwardsThis science fiction contest for published writers only features 100 entries. The organizers stress the quality of writing, so make sure your book has been meticulously edited and proofread! Word count: At least 65,000 Prize: $500, $250, $150 Writing contests 2024The year 2024 brings us a fresh crop of writing contests for poets and writers. Stay tuned as we keep adding more competitions to our ever-expanding list! 1. Colorado Prize for Poetry Colorado State University has organized this poetry competition to offer one poet with publication. The Center for Literary Publishing will publish 500 copies of the winning entry! Translations and self-published manuscripts are not eligible. Closing date: 14 January 2024 2. Rattle Chapbook Prize This poetry contest honors the form of chapbooks by offering publication to three poets. Each winning copy will reach Rattle ’s 8,000 subscribers. As the organizers say, “This will be a chapbook to launch a career.” Word count: 15–30 pages Prizes: Three prizes of $5,000 Closing date: 15 January 2024 3. New Writers Flash Fiction Competition 2024Entry fee: £8 / £10 Closing date: 31 January 2024 4. Terry Tempest Williams Creative Nonfiction Prize This essay contest welcomes all kinds of creative essays from lyric essays to literary journalism. Objective essays are also allowed but should have a personal touch. All semi-finalists will be considered for publication! Word count: 500–10,000 Closing date: 01 April 2024 Read our latest article, to know more about writing competitions 2024 . If you were hoping for some more short story, poetry, or essay contests, don’t worry! As more contests are announced, we’ll keep adding to this list. 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Writing ContestsAll writing contests are for individuals only. *In any event where contestants are allowed to use a dictionary, thesaurus or AP Stylebook, online sources may be used on a cellphone to access a dictionary, thesaurus or AP Stylebook, but contestants may ONLY access specific apps designated for those purposes, not general search engines like Google or Safari. 01: NEWSWRITINGYou will listen to a 30-minute presentation. After a 15-minute question-and-answer period, write a news story that is no more than 350 words. It must be completed on your own 8.5-by-11-inch lined paper in ink. Follow the directions given on the prompt sheet and by the lead judge. You may only use information from the presentation and provided on the prompt. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Pen (erasable ink acceptable), 8.5-by-11-inch lined paper. Optional: correction fluid, eraser, voice recorder (you may use a cellphone) with earphones, electronic spell checker, dictionary, thesaurus, Associated Press Stylebook. If you will be using a reference application on your cellphone (dictionary, thesaurus AP Stylebook ONLY) you must ask for permission and set your phone on the table where the moderators can see it. WHAT THE JUDGES WILL LOOK FOR: News writing style; informative lead hooks readers; use of facts instead of generalizations; use of direct quotes; pinpointing the news in the presentation and highlighting it with an effective angle; concise writing with good use of detail and description, well-organized story flow; accuracy; completeness; elimination of extraneous material; elimination of libelous statements; knowledge of AP style rules; few convention errors. 02: EDITORIAL WRITINGYou will read several provided material sources on a contemporary topic. Using that information and your own knowledge of the topic, write an editorial that is no more than 350 words. It must be completed on your own 8.5-by-11-inch lined paper in ink. Follow the directions given on the prompt sheet and by the lead judge. The editorial would be an unsigned staff editorial for a high school newspaper. Editorials are written in third person to represent an editorial board’s opinion. You will not be allowed to do any additional research, so some knowledge of current events would be beneficial. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Pen (erasable ink acceptable), 8.5-by-11-inch lined paper. Optional: correction fluid, eraser, voice recorder (you may use a cellphone) with earphones, electronic spell checkers, dictionary, thesaurus, Associated Press Stylebook. If you will be using a reference application on your cellphone (dictionary, thesaurus AP Stylebook ONLY) you must ask for permission and set your phone on the table where the moderators can see it. WHAT THE JUDGES WILL LOOK FOR: Persuasive leads that come quickly to an assertion; focus on a single, manageable proposition; clear purpose; editorial format for lead, body, conclusion; opposing arguments refuted; facts to support assertion in the lead; arguments fully developed; effective organization and transitions; strong conclusion; accuracy; completeness; elimination of extraneous material and libelous statements; knowledge of AP style rules; few convention errors; third-person voice. Contestants should not use any reference to their school or publication. 03: FEATURE WRITINGYou will listen to a 30-minute presentation. After a 15-minute question-and-answer period, write a feature story that is no more than 350 words. It must be completed on your own 8.5-by-11-inch lined paper in ink. Follow the directions given on the prompt sheet and by the lead judge. You may only use information from the presentation and provided on the prompt. WHAT THE JUDGES WILL LOOK FOR: Attention-grabbing lead; feature style as opposed to news style; colorful details; liberal use of direct quotes and anecdotes without stating the obvious; objective and fair; copy that appeals to the readers’ interest; writing evokes emotional response; accuracy; completeness; elimination of extraneous material; clear focus of the news peg; few convention errors; avoids passive voice; avoids cliches; variety of sentence beginnings; elimination of libelous statements and knowledge of AP style rules; few convention errors. 04: SPORTS WRITINGYou will listen to a presentation of no more than 30 minutes. After a 15-minute question-and-answer period, write a sports story that is no more than 350 words. It must be completed on your own 8.5-by-11-inch lined paper in ink. Follow the directions given on the prompt sheet and by the lead judge. You may only use information from the presentation and provided on the prompt. WHAT THE JUDGES WILL LOOK FOR: Attention-grabbing lead; if story is a feature, the lead should be a feature lead; good story flow with effective transitions; colorful details; evokes emotional impact; use of informative direct quotes; accuracy; completeness; elimination of extraneous material; elimination of libelous statements and knowledge of AP style rules; few convention errors. 05: REVIEW WRITINGYou will watch a 30-minute presentation — a one-act play, dramatic reading, dance, music, film, video — or visit a location close to the convention site. There may be an opportunity for a question-and-answer period. Write a review that is no more than 350 words. It must be completed on your own 8.5-by-11-inch lined paper in ink. Follow the directions given on the prompt sheet and by the lead judge. You will be able to use information from the presentation/site visit and prompt sheet. This contest may require students to leave the convention hotel to compete. They will be accompanied by JEA contest chaperones. WHAT THE JUDGES WILL LOOK FOR: Persuasive lead that quickly reaches assertion and/or attention-grabbing lead; clear expression of opinions; strengths and weaknesses of event or performance are clearly noted; strong, effective voice; opinions supported with details and examples; use of colorful details; well-organized story flow with good transitions; facts rather than generalizations; avoids cliche; extraneous information and libelous statements eliminated; demonstrates knowledge of AP style rules; few convention errors. 06: EDITORIAL CARTOONINGYou will read several provided material sources on a contemporary topic. Draw an editorial cartoon by hand following the directions given on the prompt sheet and by the lead judge. Artists may use any color/thickness of pencil, pen and/or marker for their cartoon. Submit the final copy on your own plain 8.5-by-11-inch white paper. No cellphones may be used to reference images. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Plain 8.5-by-11-inch white paper, scratch paper, sharpened pencils, any color pens and/or markers of varying thickness, correction fluid, eraser. No cellphones. Optional: ruler. WHAT THE JUDGES WILL LOOK FOR: A simple and clear editorial statement; evidence of artistic ability; a novel approach; absence of trite and melodramatic imagery; wit; effective conveyance of a message; quality of drawing; simplicity of line. 07: COMMENTARY WRITINGCommentary is used for a column written from a well-supported personal point-of-view. You will read several provided material sources on a contemporary topic. Knowledge of current events is beneficial in this contest. Write a commentary that is no more than 350 words. It must be completed on your own 8.5-by-11-inch lined paper in ink. You may not make up or use additional facts or quotes from sources other than those provided to you. Follow the directions given on the prompt sheet and by the lead judge. Contestants need to be careful not to make any reference to their schools or publications. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Pen (erasable ink acceptable), 8.5-by-11-inch lined paper. Optional: correction fluid, eraser, voice recorder (you may use a cellphone) with earphones, electronic spell checkers, dictionary, thesaurus, Associated Press Stylebook. If you will be using a reference application on your cellphone (dictionary, thesaurus AP Stylebook only) you must ask for permission and set your phone on the table where the moderators can see it. WHAT THE JUDGES WILL LOOK FOR: Writer’s opinion is clear; background information used accurately and purposefully; does not ignore or distort facts; addresses the high school audience; writer makes good use of provided material sources; voice of the commentary encourages the reader to think about the subject in a new light; first person is used effectively; follows AP style; few errors in conventions. 08: NEWS EDITING / HEADLINE WRITING / CURRENT EVENTSYou will be given a test to assess basic copy-editing and usage skills and knowledge of current events, politics and newsworthy people. You will write headlines for two stories. Please use ink. The total time for the contest, including passing out materials and giving instructions, is two hours. You will not be allowed to use cellphones or any additional resources. The format will be fill-in-the-blank, matching and short answer. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Pens (erasable ink acceptable), sharpened pencils. Optional: correction fluid, eraser. WHAT THE JUDGES WILL LOOK FOR: Knowledge of Associated Press style rules; knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; sufficient knowledge of current events, geopolitics, contemporary topics and newsworthy people to recognize inaccuracies and mistakes; headlines that are spelled correctly; and headlines that reflect content of the story. Download contest prompt and materials Preparing layout entries 🎉 Our next novel writing master class starts in – ! Claim your spot → WEEKLY WRITING PROMPTSJoin (probably?) the world's largest writing contest. Flex those creative muscles with weekly writing prompts. Showing 2229 promptsReap what you sow, center your story around a character’s attempt to escape a bad situation that inadvertently leads them back to the source of their problems.. 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We'll send you 5 prompts each week. Respond with your short story and you could win $250! Contest #268 LIVEEnter our weekly contest. This week's theme: Reap What You Sow Prize moneyContest entries, closes at 23:59 - sep 20, 2024 est, recent contests ✍️. #267 – Overcoming Obstacles with Writers Ink #266 – The Write Stuff #265 – Bon Voyage with Aja Pollock #264 – Save the Date Recent winners 🏆Derrick M Domican – read Victor David – read Lonnie Russo – read Eliza Entwistle – read Leaderboard 🥇#1 Zilla Babbitt 32412 points #2 Deidra Whitt Lovegren 28772 points #3 Abigail Airuedomwinya 22430 points #4 Graham Kinross 14740 points #5 Scout Tahoe 13200 points #6 Chris Campbell 11782 points #7 Thom With An H 10709 points #8 Rayhan Hidayat 10221 points #9 Michał Przywara 9972 points #10 Story Time 9728 points  Bring your publishing dreams to lifeThe world's best editors, designers, and marketers are on Reedsy. Come meet them. Creative Writing PromptsWhen the idea to start a weekly newsletter with writing inspiration first came to us, we decided that we wanted to do more than provide people with topics to write about. We wanted to try and help authors form a regular writing habit and also give them a place to proudly display their work. So we started the weekly Creative Writing Prompts newsletter. Since then, Prompts has grown to a community of more than 450,000 authors, complete with its own literary magazine, Prompted . Here's how our contest works: every Friday, we send out a newsletter containing five creative writing prompts. Each week, the story ideas center around a different theme. Authors then have one week — until the following Friday — to submit a short story based on one of our prompts. A winner is picked each week to win $250 and is highlighted on our Reedsy Prompts page. Interested in participating in our short story contest? Sign up here for more information! Or you can check out our full Terms of Use and our FAQ page . Why we love creative writing promptsIf you've ever sat in front of a computer or notebook and felt the urge to start creating worlds, characters, and storylines — all the while finding yourself unable to do so — then you've met the author's age-old foe: writer's block. There's nothing more frustrating than finding the time but not the words to be creative. Enter our directory! If you're ready to kick writer's block to the curb and finally get started on your short story or novel, these unique story ideas might just be your ticket. This list of 1800+ creative writing prompts has been created by the Reedsy team to help you develop a rock-solid writing routine. As all aspiring authors know, this is the #1 challenge — and solution! — for reaching your literary goals. Feel free to filter through different genres, which include... Dramatic — If you want to make people laugh and cry within the same story, this might be your genre. Funny — Whether satire or slapstick, this is an opportunity to write with your funny bone. Romance — One of the most popular commercial genres out there. Check out these story ideas out if you love writing about love. Fantasy — The beauty of this genre is that the possibilities are as endless as your imagination. Dystopian – Explore the shadowy side of human nature and contemporary technology in dark speculative fiction. Mystery — From whodunnits to cozy mysteries, it's time to bring out your inner detective. Thriller and Suspense — There's nothing like a page-turner that elicits a gasp of surprise at the end. High School — Encourage teens to let their imaginations run free. Want to submit your own story ideas to help inspire fellow writers? Send them to us here. After you find the perfect story ideaFinding inspiration is just one piece of the puzzle. Next, you need to refine your craft skills — and then display them to the world. 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Beyond creative writing prompts: how to build a writing routineWhile writing prompts are a great tactic to spark your creative sessions, a writer generally needs a couple more tools in their toolbelt when it comes to developing a rock-solid writing routine . To that end, here are a few more additional tips for incorporating your craft into your everyday life. - NNWT. Or, as book coach Kevin Johns calls it , “Non-Negotiable Writing Time.” This time should be scheduled into your routine, whether that’s once a day or once a week. Treat it as a serious commitment, and don’t schedule anything else during your NNWT unless it’s absolutely necessary.
- Set word count goals. And make them realistic! Don’t start out with lofty goals you’re unlikely to achieve. Give some thought to how many words you think you can write a week, and start there. If you find you’re hitting your weekly or daily goals easily, keep upping the stakes as your craft time becomes more ingrained in your routine.
- Talk to friends and family about the project you’re working on. Doing so means that those close to you are likely to check in about the status of your piece — which in turn keeps you more accountable.
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Open to anyone over 18 anywhere in the world, your real or fictional short story for this competition must be either in English or Spanish and "conceived from the objective of scientific dissemination to primary school" to qualify for the cash prizes: £150, £100 and £50. Deadline: April each year.
The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award is an international literary prize open to poetry and short fiction entries. Since its launch, it has celebrated outstanding writing talent and has evolved into a prominent platform for writers to showcase their work. ... Submitting to poetry competitions and free writing contests in 2024 is absolutely ...
Recurring Contests. Continual. Reader's Digest 100-Word-Story Competition wants true story about you, in 100 words.Prize: $100.. Monthly. Hennessy New Irish Writing.Restrictions: Open to writers who are Irish or resident in Ireland.Prize: The winner of each category will receive a Hennessy trophy and €1,500.Winners drawn from published stories in The Irish Times on the last Saturday of ...
The Writing Contests, Grants & Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests—including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, and more—that we've published in Poets & Writers Magazine during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it.
Five runner-ups - $100 each. The winners will be determined by the quality of writing, and the votes by other users' likes and comments. Deadline: January 31, 2024. Details here. 3. Voice Talent Scholarship Competition 2023-2024. Open to: Students enrolled in a university or college anywhere in the world.
This free writing competition offers young poets and writers prize not only for themselves but also for their school library! There are three age groups and the top three prizes in each group for both, students and their libraries. ... Essay writing contests 2024 15. Creative Non Fiction Essay Contest . Judged by Safiya Sinclair, this contest ...
The Roswell Award is an annual science fiction contest with a $500 prize, co-presented by Sci-Fest L.A. and the Light Bringer Project. This is a great option if you like using your writing to unite the worlds of science and art. Prize: $500 for first place, $250 for second place, and $100 for third place.
Free online writing writing contests for fiction, poetry, nonfiction, novels, books, short short stories, and every other type of creative writing. ... Your saddest writing July 28, 2024 - October 1, 2024: ANYTHING October 13, 2016 - October 26, 2024: 10,000 dollar contest January 2, 2017 - January 31, 2030: More Popular Contests.. New Contests ...
Literary Arts Fellowships. Cash Prize: $5,000. Entry Fee: $0. Application Deadline: 3/1/22. Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction. Fellowships of $5,000 each are given annually to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers who have lived in the state of Alabama for at least two years.
Genres: Fiction, Novel, Poetry, and Short Story. Each year Black Lawrence Press will award The Big Moose Prize for an unpublished novel. The prize is open to new, emerging, and established writers. The winner of this contest will receive book publication, a $1,000 cash award, and ten copies of the book.
Prize: 1st: $1,000, publication in The Saturday Evening Post. Runners-up (5): $200. Entry Fee: $10. Deadline: TBD 2024 (Annual Contest) Sponsor: The Saturday Evening Post. From Website: "Unpublished short stories of 1,500 to 5,000 words in any genre touching on the publication's mission, "Celebrating America—past, present, and future.".
Genres: Essay, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, and Short Story. Up to $1000 in cash prizes for the African Diaspora Award 2024. African-themed prose and poetry wanted. Top finalists are published in Kinsman Quarterly's magazine and the anthology, "Black Butterfly: Voices of the African Diaspora.".
Genre: Science fiction short story, up to 7,499 words. Prize: $250.00 and publication. Deadline: April 1, 2024. EACWP Flash Fiction Contest. Restrictions: The contest is open to any participant living in Europe (including countries culturally linked to Europe such as Russia, Turkey, and Israel).
There is a total of £1,500 available in prizes (£1,000 for first place, £300 for second, £200 for third) and the three winners will be published on the newwriters.org.uk website and in a future anthology. The head judge is the award-winning writer of eight novels, Cassandra Parkin. Deadline: 30th April, 2024. Entry: £10.
Find details about every creative writing competition—including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, grants for translators, and more—that we've published in the Grants & Awards section of during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it in ...
Caledonia Novel Award 2025. Deadline: Midnight (UK time) on 15 October 2024. Entry Fee: £28. Prizes: 1st Place: £1,500 plus an exclusive framed award (designed by Edinburgh artist Lucy Roscoe); Special Prize: a free place on a residential writing course (best novel from the UK and Ireland); Highly Commended: £500.
1) Adroit Prizes for Poetry and Prose. This prestigious creative writing award offers high school students the opportunity to showcase their work in Adroit Journal. Judges are acclaimed writers in their respective genres. Eligibility: All high school students (including international students) are eligible to apply.
The Glazner Creative Writing Contest is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to compete for a chance at publication in Santa Fe University of Art and Design's online journal, ... The contest is free to enter and accepts submissions in English from anywhere in the world. Winners receive a range of prizes including online ...
The organizers of this short story contest in 2023 seek "content that takes risks, screams with honesty, and celebrates life's extraordinary moments". Winning and shortlisted stories will be published in Folly Journal. Word count: 10,000. Prizes: $2000, $500, $250, two prizes of $125. Entry fee: $18.
Genre: Books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction published in the previous year. Prize: $2,500. Deadline: March 1, 2024. Alabama Arts Council Fellowships. Restrictions: Open to any author who has lived in Alabama for at least 2 years. Genre: Fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction of 10-20 pages. Prize: $5,000.
Add to shortlist. Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, Poetry, Script Writing, Short Story, and Novella. Geminga is a neutron star so small it was difficult to detect. With Geminga: $500 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art, Sunspot Lit honors the power of the small.
All writing contests are for individuals only. *In any event where contestants are allowed to use a dictionary, thesaurus or AP Stylebook, online sources may be used on a cellphone to access a dictionary, thesaurus or AP Stylebook, but contestants may ONLY access specific apps designated for those purposes, not general search engines like Google or Safari.
📓 Natasha Farrant - How To Find "THAT" One Idea To Start Writing A Story. ️ Creative Writing Tips: How To Write A Story. If you are aged 5-11, check out this Ghost Story Competition for your age group! Closing Date: Tuesday 31st Dec 2024
The contest accepts submissions in three genres: Poetry: A group of three to five poems in any style. Fiction: A work of fiction of no more than 1,500 words. If the submission is an excerpt from a larger work, please indicate this on your title page. Creative Nonfiction: A work of creative nonfiction (not an academic essay) of no more than ...
Here's how our contest works: every Friday, we send out a newsletter containing five creative writing prompts. Each week, the story ideas center around a different theme. Authors then have one week — until the following Friday — to submit a short story based on one of our prompts. A winner is picked each week to win $250 and is highlighted ...