Writing Contests 2021 No Entry Fee
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This article lists out a number of free writing contests.
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There are many reasons that might lead an individual to search for free entry writing competitions. The major reason is the affordability of paying the entry fee of a contest so as to participate in it. It isn't that all paid writing competitions are a scam. Far from it, there are countless legitimate paid writing contests.
Herein, you'll find a frequently updated list of writing contests that don't require an individual to pay a certain fee so as to enter any of the listed competitions. These free-entry contests are mostly ideal for those who cannot afford entry fees. They are genuine, and you don't have anything to lose if you're not selected a winner. You can revise your rejected entry and submit it to another competition.
The listed contests are either restricted to a specific region or regions, or are open to individuals from every part of the world. If a competition is restricted to a certain region, it will be noted. If the contest lacks 'restricted' or doesn't state it's only applicable to a certain region or individuals, then the probability is that it accepts entries from any individual.
The minimum age required to participate in many contests is 18 and above. If a contest hasn't indicated the required age to participate in the contest, the assumed entry age is taken to be 18 and above.
A link to each contest is provided at the end of each entry. Clicking 'here'—which is found at the end of each contest and which is highlighted in red—will lead you to the official contest page of that particular contest.
Always ensure that your entry meets the stipulated requirements of a particular contest to avoid your entry being rejected.
Good luck as you try your hand on any of the listed competitions.
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Monthly Contests
a) The Writing Quarter Competition
Type: Short Story
Theme: Open
Length: 1,000-3,000 words
Prize: $30
Deadline: Last day of each month
Details here.
b) Furious Fiction
The contest begins on the first Friday of each month.
It runs for 55 hours - Friday to Sunday.
A new set of story prompts are displayed on their contest page every first Friday of each month.
Length: 500 words
Prize: AUD500
Age: 17 years and above
Details here.
c) Creative Writing NZ Flash Fiction Competition
Theme: Open
Length: 1,000 words
Prize: $30
Deadline: Last date of every month
Details here.
d) Creative Writing Ink Competition
Submission of poems only.
Theme: Open
Length: 40 lines
Prize: Publication on their website and an Amazon voucher worth £10.
You must have your parent's contest to participate in this contest If you're below the age of 18.
Deadline: Last date of every month.
Details here.
e) Inkitt Writing Contest
Type of writing: Novels
Prize: $300
Genre: Not specific
They don't accept fanfiction and poetry.
You can submit multiple entries.
Details here.
f) The Penflashed Wad Monthly Competition
Theme: Each month has its own theme
Type of writing: Different for each month
Prize: $25
Details here.
Quarterly Contests
a) Writer Contest
Genre: Sci-fi and Fantasy
They don't accept poetry or children's stories
Length: 17,000 words
Prizes:
1st prize - $1,000
2nd prize - $750
3rd prize -$500
Grand prize winner at the end of the year: $5,000
The quarterly contest begins on October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1. The year will end on September 30.
Details here.
b) Reflex Fiction
Length: 180-360 words
Entry fee: You choose your own entry fee
Prizes:
1st winner - £1,000
2nd winner - £500
3rd winner - £250
The deadlines for the contest for 2020 are:
Autumn - August 31
Summer - May 31
Winter - November 30
Details here.
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September Deadline
1. Cambridge & Oxford Summer School Essay Competition
If you're a student, and desire to attend the Immerse Summer School in Oxford or Cambridge, here is a chance waiting for you. The Immerse Summer School offers a wide variety of summer programmes such as Architecture and Physics.
The first place winners will receive 100% scholarship, and the runners up 70% scholarship, to study on a subject of their choice.
Ages: 13-18
It's an international competition.
Your essay should be in response to pre-set questions in relation to their chosen subject which are provided on their contest's page. They state, "Our essay questions are pre-defined according to your age group and preferred subject. You are encouraged to tailor your essay response to reflect your interest in your chosen subject."
Deadline: September 2, 2021
Details here.
2. 2021 Hektoen Grand Prix Essay Competition
Prize:
Winner - $5,000
Runner-up - $2,500
They state, "Topics must include art, history, literature, education etc. as they relate to medicine.
Length: 1,500 words
Deadline: September 15, 2021
Details here.
3. 2021 Annual Anthology Contest
Genre: Sweet Romance
Theme: First Love
Length: 5,000-6,000 words
Prizes:
"The winning stories will be edited and published by Dancing Lemur Press' imprint, Freedom Fox Press, near next year in the IWSG anthology. Authors will receive royalties on books sold, both print and eBook. The top story will have the honor of giving the anthology its title."
Deadline: September 1, 2021
Details here.
4. Malaysia Day Year 2021 "COVID-19 Embrace Diversity" Essay Writing Competition
"The Competition invites members of the public to share their previous stories of multiculturalism or cross-cultural, especially during the period of COVID-19, with the aim of promoting tolerance and social cohesion of our country."
Eligibility: Both Malaysian and Non-Malaysian
Languages: Bahasa Melayu, English or Mandarin
Length: 500-1,000 words
Prizes:
All eligible participants will receive a token of appreciation for the participation.
Selected entrants will receive a cash prize and their essays will be published in media.
Deadline: September 6, 2021
Details here.
5. 2021 Black Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest
Eligibility:
Black authors (18yrs +) residing in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.
"Eligible entries will include original fiction or nonfiction board books for ages 0-4 (50-125 words) and picture books for ages 84-8 (300-800 words) featuring contemporary, realistic Black character and culture and focusing on one or more of the following topics: character development, self-esteem, diversity, getting along with others, engaging with family and community, or other topics related to positive childhood development. History and fantasy themes will not be considered."
Prizes:
First place - $1,000
Second place - $500
Third place - $250
Deadline: September 20, 2021
Details here.
6. Stories Out of School' Flash Fiction Contest
Eligibility: Any adult (whether a teacher or not)
Length: 6-749 words
Prize:
One winner will receive $1,000 and publication
Deadline: September 1, 2021
Details here.
7. Short Story Contest #38
Theme: Monster
Length: 1,000-5,000 words
Prize:
First prize - $250
Second prize - $200
Third prize - $150
Honourable Mention - $75
Deadline: September 4, 2021
Details here.
8. Power of the Pen Creative Writing Contest
Age: 12-18
Types of writing: Poetry and short story
Categories:
English & French
Prizes:
Prizes are awarded for 1st and 2nd place winners in each of the seven age groups (12-18) in poetry and short story.
1st prize in each category - £100
2nd prize in 3ach category - £25
All award winners will receive a cer7 and a copy if the Power of the Pen publication.
Each entry also qualifies for the Hamilton Association for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Art Maitland Banting Silver Quill Award and Young Poet Award. The winner in each category reviews $250.
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Details here.
9. Planet New Writers' Competition
The organiser of this article competition is seeking writers or journalists who have never published a book. You might have been published in a magazine, online or in anthology. As long as you've never had a book published under your name, you're eligible to participate in this competition.
Length: 1,500-2,000 words
Prizes:
£200, a year's subscription or renewal, a range of 6 books published by Planet, publication of the winning essay, runners-up will receive a year's subscription or renewal.
They are looking for submissions that "are in-depth yet sufficiently accessible for a non-specialist audience." The entries should be "lively, well-crafted essays which have lasting impression." They are especially open to submissions that relate to "Wales in some way, however obliquely."
Deadline: September 1, 2021
Details here.
10. The Forge Literary Magazine Competition
A flash fiction and flash nonfiction held annually, the Forge Literary Magazine is open for submissions which must be previously unpublished.
Prizes:
First-place winners will be awarded $500, and their entries published.
Length: 1,000 words
Deadline: Open from September 1 to September 14 or when the organiser receives 300 entries per category.
Details here.
11. Beechman Books Writing
Competition Theme: Perspectives
Form: fiction, non-fiction or poetry
Prizes:
1st place - £200 + One year supply of Beechmore Journals
2nd place - £100 + Six months supply of Beechmore Journals
Deadline: September 25, 2021
Details here.
12. Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Eligibility: 12th grades, college undergraduates, and graduate students worldwide Topics are provided whereby you're required to choose one to base your essay on.
Length: 800-1,600 words
Deadline: September 27, 2021
Details here.
13. FT's Bracken Bower Prize 2021 The 2021
Bracken Bower Prize is a collaborative effort between the Financial Times and McKinsey in awarding the winning entrant £15,000 for the best proposal for a business book about the challenges and opportunities of the growth.
Eligibility: Author or authors under the age of 35 "Applicants are asked to submit an essay or article of no more than 5,000 words that conveys the argument, scope and style of a proposed full-length business book and include a description of its structure."
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Details here.
14.The Writers College Writing Competition
Theme: The best writing tip I've ever received
Length: 600 words Prize: NZ $200 and publication
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Details here.
15. Jerry Jazz Musician Short Fiction Contest
Your submission should factor the following in relation to this contest: "The Jerry Jazz Musician reader has interests in music, social history, literature, politics, art, film and theater, particularly that of the counter-culture of the mid-twentieth century America. Our newsletter subscribers include publishers, artists, musicians, and fellow writers. While your writing should appeal to a reader with these interests and in these creative professions, all story themes are considered." The content is open to entrants from anywhere in the world.
Length: 3,000 words
Prize: $100 to the winning story
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Details here.
16. Creators of Justice Literary Awards
Held by the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF), this is an award for poetry, short story and essay which touch on justice. "The idea may be imagined in any manner in which the writer sees fit, however, it must be based in our (organiser's) signature values of beauty, sincerity, vulnerability and engagement."
Prizes:
First prize - $150
Second prize - $100
Third prize - $50
Honourable Mentions: 5 writers will have their work published
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Details here.
17. Jamii Forum 'Stories of Change' Competition
The leading Tanzanian online platform, Jamii Forum, is hosting a writing contest titled 'Stories of Change.'
Purpose of the contest: To improve online content particularly through the Kiswahili medium for the benefit of the current and future generations. Additionally, their aim is to inspire participation among citizens and groups that don't receive the needed attention, for instance, the disabled, in participating in the collection and preparation of information in the country.
Eligibility: Tanzanians above the age of 18
Theme: Change
Entrants are required to submit a written work on the changes needed on different sectors in the country depending on the category chosen as it appears on the forum e.g. Health, Democracy, Social Change and Human Rights.
Languages: Kiswahili or English
Length: 1,500 words
Prizes:
1st prize winner - Tshs. 5 million
2nd prize winner - Tshs. 3 million
3rd prize winner - Tshs. 2 million
Other prizes up for grabs are: laptop, tablet and mobile phones.
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Details here.
October Deadline
1. Justice Centre Essay Contest
Question: Should citizens who refuse to get vaccinated have the same rights and freedoms as those who do get vaccinated?
Eligibility: Canadian youths (15-24) years
Length: Min. 1,000-2,500 words
Prizes:
1st prize: $2,000
2nd prize: $1,000
3rd prize: $500
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Details here.
2. Youth Scholarships
Theme: America: Where Do We Go From Here?
Eligibility:
Students in grades 9-12 who are permanent residents of U.S.
Prizes:
"The national first place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient's American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first place winner from each UFW (United States Foreign Wars) Department (State) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000.
...Prizes and scholarships can be awarded at the Post, District, State and national level. Department (State) winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, to tour the city, be honored by the VFW and its Auxiliary and receive the portion of $154,099 in national awards, the top scholarship being $30,000."
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Details here.
3. Preservation Foundation's 'Travel Nonfiction Contest'
"Stories should be factual and true accounts of a trip taken by the author or a person known by the author."
Length: 1,000-10,000 words
Prizes:
First prize - $200
Runners-up - $100
The winner, runners-up and finalists will receive certificate of recognition.
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Details here.
4. The Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction
It's open to UK residents of age 18 and above.
Theme: Crime Stories
Length: 2,000-6,000 words
Prizes:
£500 to the winning story
The winner and 10 shortlisted authors will be featured in an ebook anthology by Comma Press. The winning entry will also be published online by Comma's media partner, Northern Soul.
Deadline: October 29, 2021
Details here.
5. Kids-World-Travel-Guide.Com Writing Competition for Kids 2021
Theme: Hope
Categories:
a) Junior - 8-11 years
b) Senior - 12-15 years
Length: 300-500 words
Prizes:
Each of the category winners will receive a book voucher if US$50. The runner-up in each category will win a travel book prize worth $25.
The best essays in each category of the writing competition will be published on Kids-World-Travel-Guide.com
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Details here.
6. Little Stories, Big Ideas Secondary School Competition
The competition runs four times a year. Each quarterly competition has its own theme. The current theme is: Alien.
The competition is open to Australian secondary school students.
There are two categories in the competition:
a) Years 7 to 9
b) Years 10 to 12
Any style of writing is accepted.
There are great prizes to be won in each category.
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Details here.
7. 'Taiwan Excellence: Sharing Is Caring' Philanthropic Events
Organised by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the Taiwan Trade Development Council (TAITRA), they're seeking "to openly solicit proposals for philanthropic events on issues relating to social concerns and environmental protection. The proposers are to propose philanthropic events for Tue countries of their nationalities. .."
Eligibility: Any nationality who has attained the legal age of their country. Those who haven't attained the legal age as prescribed in their country, "should submit a letter of consent from their parents or guardians."
Proposals can be submitted individually or as a team not exceeding 5 members.
The submitted proposal "must address a social concern and environmental protection in the country of the proposer's nationality, and shall be consistent with the country of the nationality's targets for social welfare and sustainable development."
Prize:
The organisers will award a total of three proposers a monetary prize of $10, 000 each and "will commission third parties to execute the proposed event to realize the philanthropic purposes of the proposal."
Deadline: October 31, 2021.
Details here.
8. The Furious Gazelle's 2021 Halloween Writing Contest
Theme: Halloween-themed poetry, fiction, short play or creative non-fiction
Length:
Short story - 4,000 words
Play - 10 pages
Poetry - One page
Flash fiction - 1,500 words
Prizes:
First-place winner - $50
Runners-up - $5 and publication
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Details here.
9. Embracing Our Differences Quotation 2022 Competition
Theme: Enriching lives through diversity and inclusion
Open to all.
Length: 20 words
You can send as many quotations as you want as long as they are original - not someone else's work.
"Teachers may complete submissions on behalf of their students and, at their option, substitute their personal or school contact information for that of their students."
Prizes: $1,000
Deadline: October 6, 2021
Details here.
10. 2021 Dream Foundry Contests
Genre: Speculative fiction
It's open for "writers who are relatively new to paid or incoming-earning publication of speculative short fiction in English."
The following are requirements you need to fulfil in order for your entry to be considered:
- You have published a total of less than 4,000 words of paid or income-earning speculative fiction in English.
- You have earned a total of less than USD 320 from those words.
- You have never been nominated for any award.
- You are not a previous winner of the Dream Foundry Writing Contest
Length: 10,000 words
Deadline: October 11, 2021
Details here.
11. Welter at University of Baltimore Microfiction Contest
It can be fiction, nonfiction or prose-poem pieces.
Length: 100 words
Theme: Home
Winner: $100
Deadline: October 20, 2021
Details here.
12. Otherwise Award
It's open to anyone. You don't have to be a professional to participate in the award.
They ask you two things in regards to the competition: "to write a short report telling the Otherwise community about their work, and to participate in the selection process for choosing the next year's Fellows."
They require you to submit two statements which should be 1-2 pages each, along with a brief example of your work. They have provided question topics for both statements.
Award: $500
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Details here.
13. The LoveReading Very Short Story Award 2022
Genre: Any
Accepts submissions both from UK and overseas, published and unpublished authors.
Length: 600-1000 words
Award:
"The winning authors will be interviewed for the LoveReading website. They will also receive a trophy and a certificate. The Judge's Choice receives £300 and The People's Choice receive £200 in prize money."
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Details here.
14. Benjamin Franklin Literary Prize
Every year, a quote is displayed on their contest's page which is.open for interpretation. Based on the quotation, you're required to submit a fiction or non-fiction entry.
Quote: 'Without Freedom of Thought, there can be no such Thing as Wisdom; and no such Thing as public Liberty, without Freedom of Speech.'
Age: 18-25 living in the UK
Length: 1,000-1,500 words
Prizes:
First prize - £750
Second prize - £500
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Details here.
15. National Level Essay Competition 2021-2022
Topic: Competition Law in New India-Building Aatm Nirbhar Bharat
Eligibility:
The applicant must be a student as on 1st October, 2021 pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate course in Law, Economics, Management and Regulatory Governance in any recognised university in India.
Length: 3,000 words
Prizes:
First prize (one) - INR 50,000
Second prize (one) - INR 25,000
Third prize (one) - INR 15,000
Consolation (two) - INR 2 x 5,000
The prize winners shall also be given a certificate.
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Details here.
November Deadline
1. a) ServiceScape Short Story Award
Genre: Any
Theme: Any
Length: 5,000 words
Award:
Winner will receive $1,000, and his or her short story featured in their blog.
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Details here.
b) ServiceScape Scholarship 2021
Eligibility:
Students who are enrolled or will be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school in 2021.
Length: 300 words
Topic: How does writing impact today's world?
Prize: $1,000 to be paid toward the educational certificate/degree program of your choice.
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Details here.
2. 2022 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Eligible common wealth regions: 1. Africa 2. Asia 3. Canada and Europe 4. Carribbean 5. Pacific
Prizes:
"There will be five winners, one from each region. One regional winner will be selected as the overall winner. The overall winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize will receive £5,000 and the remaining four regional winners of £2,500. If the winning short story is a translation into English, the translator will receive additional prize money."
Length: Min. 2,000 - Max. 5,000 words
Deadline: November 1, 2021
Details here.
3. 2022 Flash Suite Contest
They are open for flash suite entries whereby each piece of entry numbering to three in total shouldn't exceed 1,000 words. They define a flash suite as "a series of at least three flash fiction works that correlate and build to something greater. Recurring characters, extended motifs, harmonious subject matters, and/or sustained narrative are such correlations..."
Each flash fiction story should stand on its own as a complete story but the subsequent flash stories should also act as a continuation to the first flash story.
Prizes:
Winner - $75
Runner-up - $60
Deadline: November 1, 2021
Details here.
4. One Teen Story Teen Writing Contest
Genre: Any
They're interested in stories about teen experience.
Age: 13-19
Prizes:
The winning stories will be published in forthcoming issues of One Teen Story. The contest winners will receive $500 upon publication and 25 copies of the magazine featuring their work.
Length: 2,000-4,000 words
Deadline: November 19, 2021
Details here.
5. Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project National Essay Competition
To promote understanding and appreciation of Korean history and culture, Korean Spirit Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) is holding its first National Essay Contest in Australia.
Categories:
Group A - 5-8 years
Group B - 9-12 years
The Brief:
The entrants are required to choose one of the two topics based on the book 'Chung Hyo Ye.' The book is available for free download. Click here to download it.
Topics:
- How could the values of Chung, Hyo and Ye be applied in your daily life?
- Which of Tue three values illustrated in the book (Chung, Hyo, Ye) impressed you and why?
Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded separately for Group A (Years 5-8) and Group B (Years 9-12);
1st prize - $500
2nd prize - $200
3rd prize - $100
Honourable Mentions: $50
Deadline: November 7, 2021
Details here.
6. Young Writers Awards
Hosted by Bennington College, the award is meant to "promote excellence in writing at the high school level." Their goal with this competition is "to recognize outstanding writing achievement by high school students.
Eligibility: Students in the 9th-12th grades, both from US and internationally
Categories: Poetry, Fiction & Nonfiction
Length:
a) Poetry - a group of three poems
b) Short story - 1,500 words
c) Play - One-act play (run no more than 30mins of playing time)
d) Nonfiction - A personal or academic essay - 1,500 words
Awards:
In each category,
First-place winners receive $1,000
Second-place winners - $500
Third-place winners - $250
They state, "Young Writers Award finalists and winners are also eligible for undergraduate scholarships at Bennington. YWA finalists who apply, are admitted, and enroll at Bennington will receive a $10,000 scholarship every year, for a total of $40,000. YWA winners who apply, are admitted, and enroll at Bennington will receive a $15,000 scholarship every year for four years, for a total of $60,000."
Deadline: November 1, 2021
Details here.
7. The Brunnel International African Poetry Prize
Held annually, the prize is aimed "at the development, celebration and promotion of poetry from Africa."
Eligibility: It's open to African poets who were born in African or who are nationals of an African country, or whose parents are African.
Length: Ten poems
Prize: £3,000
Content: Open
Deadline: November 2, 2021
Details here.
8. The Rain Short Story Contest #1: Ghost of the Past
Submit a short story about a character who is re-confronted with an artifact from a past they thought was long gone - burrier, forgotten, outgrown - that requires them to face a past that they never thought they would to face again. Maybe they are running from a terrible secret, or hiding from an old fear, but just as they were beginning to feel as though they had escaped their past, it shows again at their doorstep.
Length: 1,800-2,000 words
Prize: 1st place will receive $50
Deadline: November 7, 2021
Details here.
9. Treehouse Climate Action Poem Prize
The Prize is meant to "honor exceptional poems that help make real for readers the gravity of the vulnerable state of our environment at present."
Prizes:
First place winner will receive $1,000
Second place will receive $750
Third place will receive $500
"In addition, all three poems will be published in the popular Poem-a-Day series, which is distributed to 500,000 readers. Poems may also be featured in the award-winning education series Teach This Poem, which serves 35,000 educators each week."
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Details here.
10. The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction
They are looking for stories with historical relevance and accuracy, originality, a good grasp of language, characterisation and plot - but above all enjoyment in writing. The fiction can be in any form - prose, poetry, drama, fictional diaries, letters or reportage. Stories must be set in the past - any time before you were born.
Ages: 11-19
Categories:
a) 11-15 years
b) 16-19 years
Length: 800-2,000 words
Prizes:
Two category winners will receive a £500 travel and reset g grant to further explore historical places in the UK, and a two-day trip to the Borders Book Festival in Melrose, Scotland in June 22. All the winning stories are published in a special YWSP anthology.
Deadline: November 1, 2021
Details here.
6. Slogan Writing Contest - National Road Safety 2021
Theme: Good Samaritan Law
Eligibility: Indian nationals. No limit on age.
Length: Slogans must be no longer than 8 words
Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia.
Prizes:
5 winners will be awarded Rs. 5,000 each.
Slogans must be submitted via the comment section on the MyGov portal.
Details here.
7. Weird Christmas Flash Fiction Contest
Prompts:
a) Stocking Stuffer
b) There was a man dwelt by a churchyard
c) Weird cards
Prizes:
Overall winner will receive $75
$50 'prompt prize' for each of three categories
$5 for every honourable mention (10-12)
Length: 350 words
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Details here.
8. Horrors Flash Fiction Contest
Theme: Halloween
Age: 18 and above, and those under the age of 18 should seek permission from their parent or legal guardian.
Length: 250 words
Prizes:
Winner - $25 and publication in issue 129 of Apex Magazine
2 runners-up - $10 and publication on the Apex Magazine blog.
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Details here.
9. J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction
They're looking for "carefully crafted short stories with vivid characters who execute grace in everyday settings." They want to see "who, in the age we live in, might have one foot in the world and one in the next."
Length: 8,000 words
Prizes:
1st place - $500
2nd place - $250
Up to 8 honourable Mentions; publication in the journal and a one-year subscription.
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Details here.
10. Better Than Starbucks 2021 Sonnet Contest
The contest is for metrical sonnet. Tye sonnet can be Shakespearean, Petrarchan, Spenserian, rhymed, or slant-rhymed. Blank verse is eligible, as long as the sonnet form is clearly identifiable. They'll also consider tetrameter, hexameter, etc as well as pentameter.
Prizes:
First prize - $100
Second prize - $100
Third prize - $50
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Details here.
11. 2021 Anita McAndrews Award Poetry Contest
Theme: Human Rights
Style: Any
They don't accept graphics and had written poems.
Maximum entries: 3
They're open to multi-lingual poems. Ensure you include translations in English.
Winning poems will be announced and read at Poets for Human Rights annual awards on or around December 10, 2021 - 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and will be published on the Poets Without Borders website.
First prize - $250
Second prize - $100
Third prize - $50
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Details here.
12. 2021 Renee Duke Youth Award Poetry Contest
Theme: Universal Declaration of Human Rights or any of the 30 articles of the UDHR.
Age: 17 and below
Multi-lingual poems are welcome. Include English translation.
Prizes:
1st prize - $200
Second prize - 75
Third prize - $25
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Details here.
13. Polar Expressions Publishing: Student Contests
Categories:
a) Poetry
b) Short stories
Eligibility: The contest is open to Canadian students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Length:
a) Poems - 32 lines or less
b) Short stories - 450 words
Prizes:
There is over $5,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to schools and students who participate.
Students can submit their entry individually or through their school.
The first, second and third winners in each category will receive a free copy of tye collection featuring their entry.
Students who are shortlisted will receive a letter of congratulations and a certificate.
Deadline:
Poetry - November 26, 2021
Short story - December 3, 2021
Details here.
14. The Betty Trask Prize and The Betty Trask Awards
They're open for submission of a romantic novel or a novel of traditional nature (i.e. not experimental).
Age: Under 35 years
The author must be a resident in Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the Commonwealth for three years prior to the date of submission for the award, or a British national.
Prize: Not specified
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Details here.
15. The Somerset Maugham Awards
The award is for a published work of fiction, nonfiction or poetry.
Age: Under 30 years
The work submitted must be a full-length book and have been first published in Britain in 2021.
The work submitted may be poetry, fiction, criticism, biography, history, philosophy, belles-letters or a travel book. Dramatic works are not eligible.
Prize: Not specified.
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Details here.
16. Cold War Essay Contest 2021
They accept essay entries on any aspect of the Cold War (1945-1991) era, including papers on military strategy, plans, and operations, the relationship between the armed forces and society; international security affairs; Cold War alliances; and the connections between Cold War military history and contemporary geopolitical challenges.
Prizes:
First place will earn a plaque and a cash award of $1,200
Second place, a plaque and $1,000
Third place, a plaque and $500
Length: 4,000-7,500 words
Deadline: November 5, 2021
Details here.
17. The Reflex Fiction Flash Fiction
Winter 2021 Deadline
Prizes:
First place - $£1,200
Second place - £600
Third place - £300
Fourth place - £150
After the long list has been announced, they'll publish one non-winning longlisted story each day culminating in the publication of the winning story on February 20, 2022.
Entry: Choose your own
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Details here.
18. The SCL Sir Henry Brooke Student Essay Prize 2021
Question: There is increasing concern that machine learning tools embed bias in their operations and outputs. To what extent does the law currently provide adequate protection from it adequate redress in respect of any such discrimination?
Eligibility:
You are eligible to enter this competition if you are an undergraduate student (full-time or part-time) currently registered at an accredited academic institution.
Length: 2,500 words
The Prize:
- Publication in the SCL's 'Computers & Law' Magazine and on the SCL website.
- £300 cash
Deadline: November 8, 2021
Details here.
A toddler holding a book in her hands and writing.
Rain Bennett
December Deadline
1. Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry
The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry is awarded annually to an African poet who has not yet published a collection of poetry. The winner receives USD $1000 and book publication through the University of Nebraska Press and Amalion Press in Senegal.
Eligibility: African writers who have not yet published a book-length poetry collection.
An 'African writer' is taken to mean someone who was born in Africa, who is a national or resident if an African country, or whose parents are African.
Only poetry submissions in English can be considered. Work translated from another language to English is accepted, but a percentage of the prize will be awarded to the translator.
Prizes:
The first prize is £1,000 and publication in the Observer New Review.
The runner-up will receive £250 and their work will appear on the guardian.com.
Deadline: December 10, 2021
Details here.
2. 2022 St. Martin's Minotaur/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition
Genre: Crime/Murder
Length: Not less than 220 typewritten pages or approx. 60,000 words.
Prizes:
The overall winner will receive an advance against future royalties of $10,000. Also, the winner will be recognized at the Edgar Awards Banquet in New York City in April 2022.
Deadline: December 17, 2021
Details here.
3. Free Speech Essay Contest
The Prompt: In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.
Eligibility: Open to juniors and seniors in U.S. high schools, including home-schooled students, as well as U.S. citizens attending high school overseas.
Prizes:
First prize - $10,000 (1)
Second prize - $5,000 (1)
Third prize - $1,000 (3)
Fourth prize - $600 (4)
Length: 700-900 words
Deadline: December 31, 2021
Details here.
4. Duncan Runner Essay Prize 2021
Open to anyone currently registered for a higher research degree, in Britain or abroad, or to anyone who completed such a degree no earlier than October 2019, the aim of the contest is to encourage a high standard of scholarship amongst postgraduate research students in Britain and abroad.
Essays can be on any topic of British History since 1900, provided they fulfil the requirements of the editorial statements/aims and scope of Twentieth Century British History (which are stated on their entry form).
Length: 10,000 words
The Prize:
The winner's prize will consist of:
- Publication of the winning essay in Twentieth Century British History
- £500 worth of OUP books
- One year's free subscription to Twentieth Century British History
Deadline: December 13, 2021
3. 2021 Essay Contests Prizes
Question: Does the distribution of income and wealth in your country and/or between countries violate human rights and if so what can and should be done about it.
The contest is divided into two: one for high school students in the U.S. and one for high school students who are citizens and residents of other countries.
Length: 2,500 words
Prizes:
First prize - $2,000
Second prize - $1,000
Third prize - $500
Deadline: December 10, 2021
Details here.
4. ULAB Undergraduate Essay Competition 2021
Eligibility: Undergraduate students across all disciplines and countries. This includes people who will be starting an undergraduate degree in September, as well as those who have graduated from an undergraduate degree in 2021.
Response: Your essay should be based on one of the three questions provided on their contest's page.
Length: 2,500 words (+/- 10%)
Prize:
Winner will receive £59, a free ticket to ULAB's 2022 conference, and the opportunity to work with the U-Lingua team to perfect their article and publish it in a future issue. There will also be monetary prizes for runners up.
Deadline: December 13, 2021
Details here.
Questions & Answers
Question: Are there writing competitions for students below the age of 15?
Answer: Yes, there are, for instance, the Commonwealth competition. If a contest accepts entries from participants from the age of 13 upward, I will indicate so that you can know.
Question: Are the writing contests described in this article open for any age?
Answer: These contests are mostly opened for people above the age of 18. Wherein there is a specific age required for in a contest, I will indicate it. Some contests have not mentioned the age range but normally the interested participants should be 18 years and above.
Question: There is a contest you've listed whose deadline is 21 September 2019. When will they announce the winner?
Answer: At the end of the contest, I have included a link. Click it and it will direct you to the contest's page where they have indicated announcement of winners. If they have not indicated, wait for their email. They will notify you if you're the winner.
Question: When is the writing competition conducted?
Answer: If you mean the dates of submission, I have indicated the last date you're required to submit your entry for each contest.
If you mean how you're required to send your submission, each contest differes from each other on how they want the entries to be submitted. It can be my postal mail, email or online. Under the deadline date, there is a link (here). Click it and it will direct you to the contest page where it will indicate the means of submitting your entry.
Question: I am a 52-years old Indian man. I love writing essays in English and I am an invalid like Mr. Stefan Hawking. Is there any online competition in an English essay contest in which I can participate?
Answer: There are English essay contests you can participate in. Most of the essays contests accept entrants above the age of 18 thus you fit the age requirement. Browse through this contest page to find an essay contest that accepts entrants over the age of either 16 or 18.
Question: Are there writing competitions for students below the age of 13?
Answer: Yes, there are contests for children under the age of 13 years.
Question: How should I apply for the International Writing & Non-writing competition?
Answer: This article contains a list of competitions. Choose the competition you want. At the end of each competition you will find a link. The link will direct you to the contest's page where you will find information how to apply.
Question: Are there any handlettering competitions?
Answer: There are some competitions that accept submission through postal mail but they should be typed. However, it is difficult to come across a handlettering competition.
Question: Are the International Writing contests listed in this article online?
Answer: Yes, all of these contests are online.
Question: What is the preferred language when participating in international writing contests?
Answer: The preferred language is English. In each contest I have provided a link which will direct you to the website's contest page. In that page they will indicate which languages they accept. If they have not indicated which language you should use in submitting your entry, the English language is the preferable one or the one you should use.
Question: Are these writing contests scams? I live in India. How can I get cash prizes from these writing contests? I hope this is not a scam because I have lost money in the same way while participating in this kind of competitions.
Answer: The contests I list on this page are genuine and reputable. The good thing about these contests is that they're free to enter. If you don't win, you won't lose the money you paid to enter the contest.
Question: Are these international contests open to all, including those in the Phillippines?
Answer: Yes, the contests are open to all individuals. The contests which are open to a specific region or nation, I have indicated in such contests but the majority of contests are open to all.
Question: How do we know the results of writing and non-writing contests?
Answer: The editors of the contests usually send an email to the winners. A few of them send notification whether you have won or not.
Question: Can any child from any country participate in a free international writing contest?
Answer: Yes, children from the age of 13 onwards can participate. However, it depends on a contest. At the end of each contest, I have provided a link which you'll find is a word, especially here, which is in color. Click it and it will direct you to that contest page where it will provide you with more information and if you are eligible at your age. In the future, I will be indicating age to make it easier to know if someone under the age of 18 is eligible to participate.
Question: I am 36 years old from Pakistan. I am very good in creative writing. I write poetry and other stuff. I want to write a short story for this contest. Can I participate as my age is a bit over thirty?
Answer: This article lists contests. This webpage doesn't offer contests. Check each contest and at the end of each, I have provided a link to the contest. Click on it and you'll get more details on how to submit.
Question: Are these writing contests open to all nationalities?
Answer: Yes, they are open to all nationalities.
Question: Is there any entry contest for 17-years old in the short story category?
Answer: Yes, there are short story contests that accept entries from individuals who are below eighteen years of age.
Question: How will they give you the prize if you win the contests listed in this article?
Answer: If the prize is in form of cash (money) they'll send you the money through their preferred mode of payment e.g. PayPal, deposit to your bank account, western union, money gram and so on. If the prize is non-cash, they will send it to the postal address you've provided when they request it.
Question: Are there any poetry competitions for students aged 13 or more?
Answer: Yes, there are poetry competitions for students from age 13 onwards. Please, keep on checking this contest page regularly as I will update them when I come across them.
Question: I only write poetry, can I participate in writing competitions?
Answer: Yes, you can. Since there aren't many poetry competitions, don't limit yourself to writing poetry contests. Participate in short story and essay contests.
Question: Are there any essay competitions that have scholarship prizes attatched to them especially for African secondary students?
Answer: There are scholarship competitions for secondary school students both on Africa and in other countries.
I will update the list with scholarship contests once I come across such contests.
Question: Is there a mailing list for any of these free international writing and non-writing entry contests?
Answer: In some contests, yes but not many of them. When you click the link to the contests it will be indicated in that website contest's page whether there is.
Question: Can we send an essay through email to enter a writing contest?
Answer: Yes. Please check with each contest. They've indicated how they want entries to be submitted. I have provided a link at the end of each contest. Click the links to know how to submit.
Question: Are there any writing competitions for people from India?
Answer: Yes. The writing contests listed on this page accept entrants from any part of the world. They are not limited to specific country. Only a few contests are limited to specific regions. In this case, I have noted the contests which are limited to specific regions.
Question: How do you assist a writer to better his writing skills? Are scores given and corrections made in the form of feedback?
Answer: It depends on the organizers of the different contests. Due to a high number of submissions or entries, it is difficult for a participant or writer to get feedback in whatever form including corrections. However, a writer can better his writing skills by participating in many contests and joining writing groups. There are many online writing groups. Also, making use of online grammar correctors, both free and paid; reading various online articles that touch on grammar and spelling are other ways a writer can use to perfect his writing skills.
Question: How many words should I write in the contest about teachers?
Answer: The minimum words they accept is 6 and the maximum is 749. Thus, your entry should be between 6 to 749 words.
Question: Do fanfiction writing contests exist?
Answer: They do exist. Sadly, they are not common among contests. However, when a contest invites people to submit their contests and they don't request certain genres to be submitted, you can submit this genre. Many shirt contests don't specify which genre to submit.
Question: Are there writing competitions for people below the age of 18?
Answer: Yes, there are competitions that accept entrants who are below the age of 18.
Question: Can the essay be written on any topic for the 2019 Free International Writing contest? If not then what will be the topic for May 31 contest?
Answer: Yes, the essay can be on any topic. Additionally, you can write more than one essay since one is free to choose one topic to base his/her essay on or several of the topics meaning you can write more than one essay on the different topics.
Question: How can we send essays to the writing contests you mentioned in your article?
Answer: I have provided a link at the end of each contest. Click the link and it will direct you to that website's contest page. There you'll find details of how to send your essays, either through submission form or by email.
Question: Are these writing competitions international in scope?
Answer: Yes, these competitions accept people from any part or region of the world. There are some contests that are restricted to certain regions. I have indicated the contests that accept entrants from a specific region. Those that I haven't indicated accept international entrants.
Question: For the Bracken Bower Prize 2019, it says it is open to people under 35. Would a 12-year old be able to enter?
Answer: Unfortunately, it won't apply to you. It is for those who are between the ages of 18-35.
Question: Can I submit the same piece of writing in multiple competitions if it's following their rules like word limit and genre?
Answer: Yah, it's possible. However, read each contest's rules to be certain they accept the same piece of work which has been submitted to another competition(s). If they haven't indicated, it's best to avoid it.
Question: Are these international contests free to enter/participate?
Answer: Yes, the contests are free to enter. Any individual from any part of the world can participate. Some contests are targeted at a different age group.
Question: Are there any competitions for quotes, poetry, Shayari and fiction for students between the ages of 15 to 17?
Answer: There is a quote contest you might be interested in.
Also, there is poetry competition at the age range you've indicated.
Lastly, there is a short story contest that accept entrants from the age of 16 onwards.
I will post the contests this week.
Question: Can any nationality join the international writing contests?
Answer: Yes, all the contests listed in this page accept submission from any nationality. They are not limited to a specific nationality or country.
However, I will include the name of a region (s) if a contest has limited its submission to a specific nation(s).
Question: Are there any poetry contests?
Answer: Many poetry contests are usually held during the first five months. Keep checking back.
Question: If I win a contest and I live in India, how will I get my prize?
Answer: There are different ways you can get the cash prizes depending on the contest. Some pay through PayPal which means you've to register for a PayPal account.
If it's not indicated in a contest how the cash will be paid, you will need to wait till the winners are announced. It will be communicated to you how you'll be paid.
I think it's best you register for a PayPal account online as it's by may companies or organizations to pay individuals.
Question: How can we submit entries for the Free International Writing contest?
Answer: At the end of each contest, I have provided a link to the contest's page which provides information how to submit your entry. Examples: Click here. The 'here' in red colour is a link you need to click. Or, if you see at the end of a contest a letter(s) in red, it's a link. Click it; then you will be directed to the contest's page which provides the necessary information.
Question: Should I write in the Tamil language to enter the contests listed here? Are Tamil language entries accepted?
Answer: The contests listed on this page don't require the use of Tamil language to submit your entry. Some of these contests have indicated specific languages to use, not the Tamil language.
Question: When will a new contest about the "outlook" on the people of the islands be available?
Answer: I have never heard of the contest but I will check on it, and inform you once I get information concerning it.
Question: How can I register for a writing contest?
Answer: At the end of each listed contest, there is a link. It is a word that is highlighted in colour, mostly 'here.' Click it. It will direct you to a page where you will get information on how to register or participate.
Question: Is there any age restriction for the 2019 Free International Writing Contest?
Answer: Some contests are limited to a certain age. If a contest doesn't mention the minimum age to enter the contest, then it means it's open to people from the age of eighteen onwards.
Question: I had started writing for Hubpages from 2013 to 2016 before I stopped due to an injury. I would like to continue. Is everyone allowed to write on HubPages or just a specific community or only us nationals?
Answer: Anyone from any region of the world can be registered at the site -Hubpages. It isn't limited to a specific community, country or people.
Since you didn't delete your Hubpages account, you can continue writing articles for the site. If you remember your username and password, you're good to go. If you can't remember your password, you can click the 'forgot password" under the log-in page.
Question: Are there writing competitions for the people above the age of fifty?
Answer: Yes. These competitions are for people above the age of eighteen. If there is a specific age or age bracket I will note it but if the age bracket isn't indicated, then individuals of any age can participate.
Question: I am from Ethiopia, Africa. Can I participate in any free writing contests?
Answer: Yes, you can participate. The contests listed on this page accept writers from any country. The only contests that accept writers from a certain country are those that I have indicated the contests are restricted to writers from 'this' country. The contests that I haven't indicated they accept writers from a specific country are contests which any individual from any nation can participate.
Question: Are there online writing contests for 13-years old entrants?
Answer: Yes, there are writing contests for 13-years old entrants. This contest page is always updated therefore keep on checking to see if your age is included.
Question: Are there any writing contests for international residents this year?
Answer: I'm afraid, no. There aren't residents contests for international applicants. They are limited to certain residents from a specific region.
Question: Will I have to register before writing my essay for the International writing contest?
Answer: I'm not sure which essay you're referring to but if you're asked you have to register or fill a form before submitting your entry, then you have to do so.
Question: I started filling the form for card poetry but I couldn't submit it. When I write my content, the tab for submitting disappears. How can I complete the submission to a contest?
Answer: I haven't yet submitted mine. Have you tried several times and it has failed? It might result from poor network reception.
If you have tried several times but the problem persists, try on a different smartphone or computer. If it persists, contact the Blue Mountain Arts. There might be some technical problems.
© 2017 Alianess Benny Njuguna
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on August 25, 2020:
@Thomas, unfortunately, most of these competitions are eligible to entrants who are above the age of 18.
Here is a contest that you might want to join as it accepts entries of those under 18: 'Creative Writing Ink Competition.'
Once I come across a competition for your age, I will post.
K.H Thomas on August 24, 2020:
Can a 13 year old join in the competitions?
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 28, 2020:
@Lakshanya, you're welcome.
Lakshanya on July 27, 2020:
Thank you
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 24, 2020:
Thank you, S.rjarajan.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 24, 2020:
@Sadhna, unfortunately, there are no writing competitions in Hindi.
S.rjarajan on July 23, 2020:
Super
Sadhna on July 23, 2020:
How I can participate in a writing competition in Hindi
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 15, 2020:
At the end of a contest, you'll see 'Details here.' Click or press 'here.' It is a link which will direct you to the contest's page.
Janet on July 14, 2020:
How do we submit please
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 09, 2020:
You're welcome
Favour on July 09, 2020:
thanks
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 09, 2020:
@Favour, at the end of each contest, you will see 'Details here.' Click or press 'here.' It will direct you to that contest's page. The 'here' is linked to that particular contest's page.
Favour on July 09, 2020:
where should i click to the competition page
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 08, 2020:
@Pinkey, at the end of each competition, you'll see 'Details here.' Click here which is a link. It will direct you to the competition's page where you'll get information how to submit and further guidelines.
Pinkeymughal on July 08, 2020:
I am an Pakistani please take me in this competition
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 07, 2020:
@Favour, you can join the contests as they accept entries from all over the world. The contests that contain 'restricted to..' are only eligible for a certain country (ies). Those that don't contain 'restricted to...' are eligible to anyone in the world.
Favour on July 07, 2020:
hi ,am in Africa can i join this competition.
Favour on July 07, 2020:
please am in Africa can i join these competition
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 06, 2020:
main vah nahin hoon jo kantestents ko host kar raha hai. main vaastavik svatantr pratiyogita khojata hoon aur unhen post karata hoon. pratyek pratiyogita ke ant mein mainne ek link shaamil kiya hai jo aapako pratiyogita ke prshth par nirdeshit karega. vahaan aapako sabamit karane kee jaanakaaree milegee
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 28, 2020:
@Nisha, yes you can send an essay as an educator. If the contest hasn't indicated the age entrance, you can participate. If it has, and your age falls in the age range of the contest, you can participate. But if the age indicated is below 18 years, you can't enter that contest.
Nisha on June 28, 2020:
Can an educator send essay who is above 20?
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 28, 2020:
@Rehan, there are two contests that fit the criterion you've indicated. The deadline for the contests is July. They are: Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award & 2020 Essay Competition.
Rehan Sheikh on June 26, 2020:
Is there any international writing contest for 12 year old child? Kindly assist me
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 26, 2020:
@Rusell, most of the listed contests accept entrants who are above the age of 30. Unless it is indicated that a contest accepts a certain age range, the contest is eligible for participants at the age of 18 and onwards.
This means, if a contest indicates it accepts entrants above the age of 18 or doesn't list the entry age, the contest is applicable for individuals who are 18 years and above.
Russel Bitchayda on June 25, 2020:
Is there Essay contest for 30 years old and above?
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 24, 2020:
@Rubayet, there are scientific-related competitions but they're less frequent than non-scientific contests.
When I come across scientific contests, I will post it.
Rubayet Alam on June 24, 2020:
is there any scientific or science-related article writing competition?
Kurie on June 19, 2020:
Hello, I found this page to be very helpful :) but I'm in Africa and a variety of the competitions are restricted. Not sure if you can help me find competitions i can compete in.
thank you
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 14, 2020:
@Zahra, unfortunately, I am not the one holding the contests. I have listed contests that are free and genuine.
In each contest, I have included a link that will direct you to the contest page where it lists how you can submit your entry.
At the end of each contest, you'll Details here. Click here which is a link to the contest's page.
In each contest, I have included the deadline. The deadline indicated is the correct one.
Students can participate in the contests if they are 18 and above.
Zahra Ali on June 13, 2020:
In the recent Writers Contest can students participate? What is the correct deadline please acknowledge
Zahra Ali ( zaahra0098@gmail.com) on June 13, 2020:
Please send in the email address where we can send our writings for competition. Thank you.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 03, 2020:
@Renuga, all the contests are free to enter.
Renuga on June 03, 2020:
Did all the events are really free?
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on April 10, 2020:
Thank you, Rajpereira.
Rajpereira on April 10, 2020:
Useful information
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on March 27, 2020:
Not all contests offer certificate of participation. It depends with an organizer of a contest.
Saksham on March 26, 2020:
Should we get certificate
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on March 24, 2020:
Thank you, Casey. I appreciate bringing fort these two contests. I will post them on the contest page.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on February 27, 2020:
Thank you, You don't need to know. Maybe you'll find the contest you want in future.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on February 26, 2020:
Thank you, You don't need to know. Maybe future contests will.interest you.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on February 26, 2020:
Thank you, Ibeoonline2008@yahoo.com
You don't need to know on February 26, 2020:
Thank anyways I couldn't find a a contest
Ibeoonline2008@yahoo.com on February 26, 2020:
I like what your doing
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on February 21, 2020:
Thank you, Alifiya
Alifiya on February 21, 2020:
Bestest
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on January 12, 2020:
Thank you, Neelamani. I appreciate it.
Neelamani Sutar on January 12, 2020:
Your site is a great platform for writers. I always get valuable information.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on January 08, 2020:
In some contests individuals who are less than 18 years can participate. When contests require people of below 18 years to participate incl 12 years, I will indicate in the details of the contest.
anonymous on January 07, 2020:
is a twelve year old eligible to participate in any writing contests?
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on December 18, 2019:
M. Kalaivani, I don't conduct the contests or organizer of any of the contests on this page. I list genuine free to enter contests. I have provided links under each contest which will direct you to the contests' page where you can find more information on how to submit.
You can send your entry to the address provided if the contest allows. Or you can access a computer that is internet enabled at your local cyber cafe.
M.kalaivani on December 18, 2019:
I have many story .but I don't have cell.plese give a chance send letter to the address
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on December 04, 2019:
Thank you, Donna. I wish you all the best in the contests which you'll participate.
Donna Rayne from Greenwood, Indiana on December 04, 2019:
Thank you for sharing all these links to writing contests. I am going to enter some of the poetry contest! Awesome article!
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on December 02, 2019:
Thank you, Sayali
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on December 01, 2019:
Thank you, Sayali for the feedback.
Sayali Sharad rane on November 30, 2019:
Thank you.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on November 26, 2019:
Thank you, Jupitara.
jupitara kalita on November 16, 2019:
thanks a lot for the information
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on October 30, 2019:
Thank you, Diana
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on October 30, 2019:
Thank you Nonso, you found this helpful.
Diana on October 30, 2019:
Nice
Nonso on October 23, 2019:
I'm really glad I found these. Thanks alot!
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on October 19, 2019:
Thank you, Shirly. Much appreciated.
Shirly Singh on October 19, 2019:
This site was bery helpful... i.never knew it had so many writing contests.
Thank you
shivanshi on September 27, 2019:
gamsamnida, thank you for putting everything at a single place. it helped a lot.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on September 27, 2019:
You are welcome, Daanish.
Daanish on September 27, 2019:
thank you for this
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on September 23, 2019:
Thanks Afshin for considering us. I will post your contest.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on September 18, 2019:
Thank you, Afshin for considering us. I will include it in this list.
Afshin on September 18, 2019:
Hi,
Great resource!
I just launched our 2019 Short Story Competition and I'm hoping that you can add it to your list. It expires on November 10th of 2019.
Here's the link for the competition information:
https://www.estatediamondjewelry.com/microstory/
Thanks,
Afshin
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on September 16, 2019:
@nyi, postal code refers to sending mail through postal mail. This is when you take the envelope containing a letter or whatever is in the envelope to the post office so that they can send it to the intended person.
I think is what you are asking.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on September 13, 2019:
@Rana. You can join anytime. Each contest has a deadline. Choose the contest you want and submit your entry before the deadline.
nyi one/kopyinnyar40@gmail.com on September 13, 2019:
what is postal code?please I want to know this word for form writing.
Rana on September 09, 2019:
Can I join now??
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on September 05, 2019:
Thank you, Sujwin for considering this webpage in announcing your contest. I will include it in this page.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on August 29, 2019:
I don't know what you mean but the contests are helpful in a number of ways e.g. sharpening your writing skills, recognition of winning a contest and winning the mentioned prizes.
caitlyn on August 25, 2019:
is this helpful?
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on July 07, 2019:
Thank you, Kasha.
Kansha on July 07, 2019:
Thanks for the list! Really helpful and informative
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 11, 2019:
I agree with you, Rakesh.
rakesh pattar Aikur on June 11, 2019:
essay competition is very good for students and modern youths
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 08, 2019:
Tishya, I am not the organizer of these competitions. I have only listed contests that are free to enter. Choose the contest you want as there are many short story contests to choose from the above list. At the end of each contest I have provided a link, which is a one word in colour. Click it and you will be directed to another page where you will get information how to apply. Try your lack because they are free to participate.
Tishya on June 08, 2019:
Hey.
Writing is my passion and my dream is to become a writer.I have written a number of stories based on the mind contents of a teenager . I have written motivational stories and stories that can enhance a teenage mind. I am just searching for a chance. I request you to give me a chance.
thanks.
Tishya.
Rohan singh on June 03, 2019:
I am rohan from jamshedpur jharkhand
Writing is my hobby and I want to become a writer. I have written many stories in my copy .please give me a chance to write a story. I writes horror stories,sad stories, about dream. So sir please give me a chance to participate in this contest
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 01, 2019:
@ Any, yes you can participate in the contests. You are not required to be a professional writer to participate.
Choose the contest you want, click the link at the end of the contest you want. The link is in colour. It will take you to the contest's page where you will get more information about the contest. You can participate in many contests you want.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on June 01, 2019:
@ Manish, I'm not the one holding contests. I have only listed the contests. Read the contest you want then click a link at the end of the contest which will take you to you the contest's page where you will get more information how to participate. The link is red in colour.
Ensure you only write the names of one person. You can write together but only put the name of one person in your entry.
Anu on May 31, 2019:
Sir I am an Indian Housewife, no professional writer, can I participate in competitions
Manish Kashyap on May 31, 2019:
I Manish Kashyap and my Girl Friend Mrigakshi Kashyap we are in a relationship since class 8 and we want to write essay together so please give us a chance now immediately.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on May 30, 2019:
At the end of each contest, I have included a link that directs you to the website's contest page. There you'll find information how to send your entry.
When you see a word in colour at the end of each contest, that is the link you need to click. It will direct you to another website where it contains more information about the contest and how to send your entry.
Tia on May 30, 2019:
Where should I send my writing like Short story, poem, essay?
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on May 30, 2019:
Yes, you can participate in any of the contest including short stories that have been posted in this page.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on May 24, 2019:
Thank you, Glory. I am glad to hear this article was helpful to you. If you ever win from any of these contests let me know. It will mean a lot to me.
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on May 24, 2019:
@Krishna, there are free entry poetry contests for people under the age of 18. As of now, I haven't come across one but keep on checking. When I come across the free poetry contests, I will post them in this contest page.
Glory Godday on May 24, 2019:
this article is an open door for writers, including one like me
Krishna kant sharma on May 21, 2019:
Is there any poetry contest in written form for below 18 years of age and with free entry for Indian residents
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on May 09, 2019:
It will depend with the contest. Some allow you to publish the work you have submitted and won to other contests or online sites. If you don't win, you are free to submit the work in any contest. Do click the link I have provided under each contest to learn if you can own rights to your work or they will be reverted to the contest.
Eddy on May 07, 2019:
Do I still own my work if I will or don't??!Like I can publish it??
Alianess Benny Njuguna (author) from Kenya on April 28, 2019:
This article contains list of free short story and essay contests. I have included a link under each contest, which is red in colour. Click it and it will direct you to the contests page which contains more information.
Ayena bridget on April 28, 2019:
I was looking for more essay and short story writing contests that are free to enter and open internationally for all. If you can assist me please give in your links.
Writing Contests 2021 No Entry Fee
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