Do you want to get published? Do you want the world to know you are a winning writer? By entering one of the Writer’s Digest Writing Contests or Writing Competitions you can make these dreams come true! Writer’s Digest hosts fiction writing competitions, poetry writing competitions, short story competitions, screenwriting competitions, self-publishing competitions, creative writing contests and more. You could see your name in Writer’s Digest magazine, you could get the opportunity to meet with editors and agents, and you could win cash! Prizes vary depending on the writing competition you choose to enter.
By entering and winning a Writer’s Digest Competition, you can:
- Get published. Your writing could be published in the pages of Writer’s Digest.
- Get discovered. You could have the opportunity to meet with editors and agents at the Writer’s Digest Conference.
- Get recognition. Winners are listed in the magazine, on our website and at the Writer’s Digest Conference.
- Get feedback. Experts in the writing community will judge and provide feedback on your work.
- Get cash. You can even win one of our cash prizes.
To receive occasional updates on deadlines, when winners are announced and other writing competition or writing contest information, sign-up for the Writer’s Digest Newsletter using the field below:
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Writer’s Digest 81st Annual Writing CompetitionWe are now accepting entries for the Writer’s Digest 81st Annual Competition. Winners will be announced in the December 2013 issue of Writer’s Digest Magazine. Don’t miss the chance to win recognition for your writing as well as cash and prizes. |
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The Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book AwardsThe 20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards is now open. Winners will be announced in the March 2013 issue of Writer’s Digest Magazine. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your book the attention is deserves. |
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Writer’s Digest Science Fiction CompetitionWe are no longer accepting entries for the Writer’s Digest Science Fiction Competition. Top Award Winners were notified by December 31, 2011. Winners will be listed in the May/June 2012 issue of Writer’s Digest. Final Deadline: Closed
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Writer’s Digest Thriller CompetitionThe Writer’s Digest Thriller Competition is now closed. Final Deadline: Closed
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Writer’s Digest Young Adult Fiction CompetitionThe Writer’s Digest Young Adult Fiction Competition is no longer accepting entries. Top Award Winners were notified by December 31, 2011. Winners will be listed in the May/June 2012 issue of Writer’s Digest. Final Deadline: Closed
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Writer’s Digest Romance CompetitionWe are no longer accepting entries for the Writer’s Digest Romance Competition. Top Award Winners were notified by December 31, 2011. Winners will be listed in the May/June 2012 issue of Writer’s Digest. Final Deadline: Closed
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Writer’s Digest Crime CompetitionThe Writer’s Digest Crime Competition is now closed. Top Award Winners were notified by December 31, 2011. Winners will be listed in the May/June 2012 issue of Writer’s Digest. Entry Deadline: Closed
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Writer’s Digest Horror CompetitionThe Writer’s Digest Horror Competition is no longer accepting entries. Entry Deadline: Closed
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Short Short Story Writing CompetitionWe are no longer accepting entries for the Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Writing Competition. The top winner will receive over $3,000 in cash and prizes and a trip to the Writer’s Digest Conference in New York City. The top 10 winners will also be featured the July/August 2013 issue of Writer’s Digest Magazine. Entry Deadline: Closed
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Your Story CompetitionEvery other month, Writer’s Digest will provide a short, open-ended prompt. Submit a short story of 750 words or fewer based on that prompt. The winner will receive publication in an upcoming issue of Writer’s Digest. Click here for details and to enter the Your Story Competition. |
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If you have any questions about entering our competitions or using the online entry system, please send an email to WritersDigestWritingCompetition@fwmedia.com.
