A place for writers to grow! We post monthly writing prompts, writing tips, and writing advice. Come join us!
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Spring and Summer Writing Competitions
Hello, dear writers!
Below, you will find a list of national and international writing competitions taking place over the next few months. Submissions are free and the prizes range from publishing deals to cash and institute fellowships!
Chance Encounters Travel Writing Competition
Maximum word count: 1,500
Prize: $100 & publication
Deadline: April 15
The Bulwer Lytton Fiction Contest
Maximum word count: 50-60
Prize: $250
Deadline: April 15
Soundwork Short Story Competition
Maximum word count: 2,500
Prize: Work is narrated by a professional actor and published on Soundcloud
Deadline: April 20
Science-Me a Story
Maximum word count: 4 pages
Prize: 150 Pounds
Deadline: April 20
Habinteg Prize: An Essay Competition
Maximum word count: 2,000
Prize: 2,500 Pounds
Deadline: April 27
Words From the King: Book Publishing Contest
Maximum word count: Full manuscript
Prize: Publishing contract
Deadline: April 30
The Writer's Games
Maximum word count: None
Prize: Publication
Deadline: April 30
Mavis Batey Essay Prize
Maximum word count: 6,000
Prize: 250 Pounds & potential publication
Deadline: May 3
The Nick Darke Award
Maximum word count: Full manuscript
Prize: 6,000 Pounds
Deadline: May 4
Sick Cruising - Anthology Call
Maximum word count: 10,000
Prize: $20
Deadline: May 20
Thanet Writers Short Story Competition
Maximum word count: 5,000
Prize: 1,000 Pounds
Deadline: May 31
First Edition Kate O'Brien Award
Maximum word count: Full manuscript
Prize: 1,200 Euros
Deadline: June 13
John Locke Institute Essay Competition
Maximum word count: 2,000
Prize: 100 Pounds & fellowship
Deadline: July 15
Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
Maximum word count: None
Prize: Publication
Deadline: July 31
For more contests, with and without entry fees, visit this website: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
We wish you all the best on your writing projects and hope you are all staying safe.
Happy Writing!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)