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As you already know, The Writer encourages all of our readers to practice their craft and put their stories in front of the eyes of as many people as possible. Writing contests have always been a vital part of the writing world, giving writers the chance to have their work reviewed by editors and possibly published. Literary journals, universities and even The Writer regularly host writing competitions, helping authors gain exposure and hone their craft.
Choose your inspiration, submit before the deadline, and, as always, keep writing.
Our Current Contest: The 2021 100-Word Contest!
Could you tell a complete story in just 100 words? Submit your best work in any genre, fiction OR nonfiction, in less than 100 words for your chance to win $1,000.
Deadline: October 5, 2021
Grand prize: $1,000 and publication in our magazine
Word count: 100 words or less
Deadline: October 5, 2021
Grand prize: $1,000 and publication in our magazine
Word count: 100 words or less
Need to brush up on your skills before entering the contests below?
For short story contests, here are a few of our favorite fiction writing articles:
- Win big with writing contests
- Editors’ tips for getting your short stories published
- How to write a captivating short story
- Creating fully developed fictional characters (that are not secretly you)
You can also read our past writing contest winners or take inspiration from our huge collection of writing prompts.