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CBC Books has rounded up a list of literary prizes Canadians are eligible to enter.

The 2024 CBC Poetry Prize is open between April 1, 2024 and June 1, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. ET.

Submit an original, unpublished poem or collection of poems, up to 600 words in length. There is no minimum word requirement.

• Learn more about the CBC Literary Prizes

Unless noted, prizes and entry fees are in Canadian dollars. Where prizes are listed, the amount cited is for the grand prize — other prizes may be available. Information is subject to change — please see the contest's official site for more details.

If you have a prize you'd like added to this list, email us at [email protected] .

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Alberta Views Short Story Contest Entry period: Spring/Summer Eligibility: Current or former (long-term) residents of Alberta Entry fee: $40 Prize: $1,000

Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story Literary Competition for Emerging Writers Entry period: Winter/Spring Eligibility: Canadian citizens and residents Entry fee: $25 adults / $10 youth Prize: 1st $1,500 adults/ $500 youth

Amazon Youth Short Story Competition Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian youth authors between the ages of 13 and 17 Entry fee: None Prize: $5,000 

Askew's Word on the Lake Writing Contest Entry period: January Eligibility: International Entry fee: $15 Canadian Prize: Three prizes of $200, $125, $100 for top entries in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, plus publication in the annual Askew's Word on the Lake Anthology  (print and ebook).

Brenda Strathern Writing Prize Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Residents of Calgary and area, unpublished, age 40+ Entry fee: None Prize: $5,000

The Bridge Prize National Short Story Award Entry period: Winter, alternating years Eligibility: Any student registered in a Canadian post-secondary institution as of the entry deadline Entry fee: $20 Prize: $7,500. Three additional finalists will each receive $1,000. Each winning author will also receive a $200 gift card courtesy of Munro's Books.

Canadian Authors Association — Toronto's Flash Fiction and Poetry Contest Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Canadian citizens and residents Entry fee: $10 for each category Prizes: $200 first prize; $100 second prize; $50 third prize for each category

The inaugural Nona Macdonald Heaslip "Best Canadian Short Story" Competition and Award in memory of Morley Callaghan Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents Entry fee: $30 Prize: $10,000 for best story by an emerging writer; $5,000 for best short story by a writer at any point in their career. Runner-up receives $2,000

CBC Short Story Prize Entry period: Fall Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents Entry fee: $25 Prize: $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and a two-week writing residency at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity . Four finalists will each receive $1,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and publication on the CBC Books website.

City of Regina Writing Award Entry period: Fall/Winter Eligibility: Residents of the city of Regina, age 19+  Entry fee: None Prize: $4,500

Commonwealth Short Story Prize Entry period: Fall Eligibility: Canadian residents, age 18+  Entry fee: $20 Prize: $2,000

Dave Williamson National Short Story Competition Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Commonwealth citizens, age 18+  Entry fee: None Prize: £5,000

The Fiddlehead Literary Competition Entry period: Winter Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35 for first entry, $10 for each subsequent entry. Entry fee includes a one-year subscription to the magazine. Prize: $2,000

FreeFall Annual Prose Contest Entry period: Winter Eligibility: International Entry fee: $25 for first entry; $5 for each subsequent entry. Entry fee includes a one-year magazine subscription. Prize: $500 first prize; $250 second prize; $75 third prize; $25 honourable mention

Geist writing contests Entry period: Rotating Eligibility: International Entry fee: $20 for first entry; $5 for each subsequent entry. Entry fee includes a one-year magazine subscription. Prize: $500 first prize; $250 second prize; $150 third prize

gritLIT Short Story Contest Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Residents of Canada and/or Canadian citizens living abroad Entry fee: $25 per submission Prize: $500 and publication in the gritLIT print program. $150 each for honourable mentions

Jacob Zilber Prize for Short Fiction Entry period: Winter Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35 for Canadian entries; free for low-income and Black and Indigenous writers. Prize: $1,500 first prize; $600 second prize; $400 third prize

The John V. Hicks Long Manuscript Awards Entry period: Winter/Spring Eligibility: Saskatchewan residents Entry fee: $35 Prize: $1,000 first prize; $650 second prize; $350 third prize

Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: $10 US Prize: $500 US and publication in The Anthology of Literary Taxidermy

Malahat Open Season Short Fiction Award Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35 Prize: $2,000

Malahat Novella Prize Entry period: Winter Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35 Prize: $1,750

North Shore Writers' Association Annual Writing Contest Entry period: Jan. 15-Mar. 15, 2024 Eligibility: Canadian citizens Entry fee: $10 for NSWA members; $15 for non members Prize: $100 first prize; $75 second prize; $50 third prize

NOWW Annual Writing Contest Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: Free for NOWW members, $10 for nonmembers Prize: There are six categories and $1,800 in prizes.

​The Peter Hinchcliffe Short Fiction Award Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Canadian citizen or resident Entry fee: $40, includes one-year subscription to The New Quarterly Prize: $1,000

The Prairie Grandstone Prize Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Living in Alberta/Saskatchewan for 5 years with 4 published books Entry fee: None Prize: $50,000

Prairie Fire Short Fiction Contest Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $32 Prize: $1,250

RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian citizen or permanent resident Entry fee: None Prize: $10,000 first prize; $2,500 for two finalists

RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Writers aged 17 and up Entry fee: None Prize: $3,000 and mentorship by a Canadian author

Read at the Fringe Literary Contest Entry period: Summer Eligibility: Ontario residents, unpublished in book format Entry fee: $20 Prize: $150, publication in a chapbook, and an invitation to read at the Eden Mills Writers' Festival

Riddle Fence Fiction Contest Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: $25 for Canadians (this includes a one-year subscription to Riddle Fence) Prize: $1,000 and publication in Riddle Fence .  Honourable mentions are also published in Riddle Fence .

Room Magazine Short Forms contest Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $45, includes one-year subscription Prize: $500 first prize; $500 second prize; $50 honourable mention

Room Magazine fiction contest Entry period: Winter Eligibility: International; women (transgender and cisgender), trans men, Two-Spirit and nonbinary people Entry fee: $45, includes one-year subscription Prize: $1,000 first prize; $250 second prize; $50 honourable mention and publication in Room Magazine

Rotary Club of Stratford Short Story Contest Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: None Prize: $500 first prize; $250 second prize; $100 third prize

Short Grain Contest Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: $40 for Canadians Prize: $1,000 first prize; $750 second prize; $500 third prize

Surrey International Writers' Conference writing contest Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $15 Prize: $1,000

Thomas Morton Memorial Prize in Literary Excellence Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $20 Prize: $1,000 first prize; $200 runner-up

Vancouver Writers Fest youth writing contest Entry period: Fall Eligibility: B.C. students in Grades 8-12 Entry fee: None

Writers' Union of Canada Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unpublished or only one book published. Entry fee: $29 Prize: $2,500

Writing Battle Entry period: Quarterly Eligibility: International Entry fee: $25 Prize: $10,000 prize pool split between 4 winners and runners-up

Askew's Word on the Lake Writing Contest Entry period: January Eligibility: International Entry fee: $15 Canadian Prize: Three prizes of $200, plus a gift certificate of $600 value for online Simon Fraser University writing course, $125, $100 for top entries in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, plus publication in the annual Askew's Word on the Lake Anthology  (print and ebook).

CBC Nonfiction Prize Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents Entry fee: $25 Prize: $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and a two-week writing residency at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity . Four finalists will each receive $1,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and publication on the CBC Books website.

City of Regina Writing Award Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Residents of the city of Regina, age 19+  Entry fee: None Prize: $4,500

The Edna Staebler Personal Essay Contest Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian citizen or resident Entry fee: $40, includes one-year subscription to The New Quarterly Prize: $1,000

International Amy MacRae Award for Memoir Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: US$25, payable in writer's home currency Prize: US$1,000 and a further US$1,000 towards a writing retreat in Italy

Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms youth essay contest Entry period: Fall Eligibility: Canadian youth ages 15-24 Entry fee: Free Prizes: $2,000 first prize; $1,000 second prize; $500 third prize

Malahat Constance Rooke Creative Nonfiction Prize Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35 for Canadians, $15 for subsequent entries Prize: $1,250

Malahat Open Season Creative Nonfiction Award Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35 Prize: $2,000 and publication in magazine

Prairie Fire Creative Non-Fiction Contest Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $34, includes one-year subscription Prize: $750 first prize; $350 second prize; $150 third prize

Prism Creative Non-Fiction Prize Entry period: Summer Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35; free for low-income and Black and Indigenous writers Prize: $1,500 first prize; $600 second prize; $400 third prize

RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Unpublished Canadian writers aged 17 and up Entry fee: None Prize: $3,000 and mentorship by a Canadian author

Room Magazine creative nonfiction contest Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: $45, includes one-year subscription Prize: $1,000 first prize; $250 second prize; $50 honourable mention and publication in Room Magazine

Writers' Union of Canada Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unpublished or only one book published Entry fee: $29 Prize: $2,500

Antigonish Review writer of the year contest Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $30, includes a one-year subscription Prize: Publication in three issues, interview with editor in fourth issue

Arc Poem of the Year Entry period: Winter Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35, includes a one-year subscription Prize: $5,000 first prize; $500 honourable mention

Austin Clarke Prize in Literary Excellence   (formerly Thomas Morton Memorial) Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $20 Prize: $1,000 first prize; $200 runner-up

Banff Centre Bliss Carman Poetry Award Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $32 Prize: $1,250 first prize; $500 second prize; $250 third prize

​ The Banister Poetry Contest Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Residents of Ontario Entry fee: $15 for up to 3 poems, $4 for each additional poem Prize: $300 first prize; $200 second prize; $100 third prize

CBC Poetry Prize Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents Entry fee: $25 Prize: $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and a two-week writing residency at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity . Four finalists will each receive $1,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and publication on the CBC Books website.

Diana Brebner Prize Entry period: Fall Eligibility: Residents of the National Capital Region Entry fee: $25, includes a one-year subscription to Arc Prize: $500

Don Gutteridge Poetry Award Entry period: Fall Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents Entry fee: $25 Prize: $3000 first prize, $1,500 second prize, $750 third prize

FreeFall Annual Poetry Contest Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents Entry fee: $25 Prize: $500 first prize; $250 second prize; $125 third prize, $75 honourable mention

Gwendolyn MacEwen Poetry Competition Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents Entry fee: $35 Prize: $1,500 for best poetry by an emerging writer; $1,500 for best poetry by writer at any stage in their career

Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Grades 7-12 Entry fee: None Prize: $400 first place; $350 second place; $300 third place, in both Junior and Senior youth categories

Malahat Long Poem Prize Entry period: Winter, biennial. Next competition will be in 2023. Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35, includes one-year subscription Prize: Two prizes of $1,250 each

Malahat Open Season Poetry Award Entry period: Fall Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35 Prize: $2,000

Malahat Far Horizons Prize Entry period: Winter Eligibility: International Entry fee: $25 Prize: $1,000

Montreal International Poetry Prize Entry period: Winter, every other year. Next competition is in 2024. Eligibility: International Entry fee: $20-$25 Prize: $20,000

The Nick Blatchford Occasional Verse Contest Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian citizen or resident Entry fee: $40, includes one-year subscription to The New Quarterly Prize: $1,000

Rabindranath Tagore Poetry Competition Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Canadian residents Entry fee: $10-$15 Prize: $500

Ralph Gustafson Poetry Contest Entry period: Winter Eligibility: International Entry fee: $35; $10 for subsequent entries, includes one-year subscription to Fiddlehead Prize: $2,000

RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award Entry period: Spring Eligibility: Writers aged 18-29 Entry fee: None Prize: $3,000 and mentorship by a Canadian author

RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers Entry period: Winter Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents of all ages Entry fee: None Prize: $10,000 first prize; $2,500 for two finalists

Riddle Fence Poetry Contest Entry period: Spring/Summer Eligibility: International Entry fee: $25 for Canadians (this includes a one-year subscription to Riddle Fence) Prize: $1,000 and publication in Riddle Fence. Honourable mentions are also published in Riddle Fence.

Room Magazine poetry contest Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: $45, includes one-year subscription Prize: $1,000 first prize; $250 second prize; $100 honourable mention

Ross and Davis Mitchell Prize for Faith and Writing Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: $25-$30 Prize: $20,000

Short Grain Contest Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: $40 Prize: $1,000 first prize; $750 second prize; $500 third prize

Vallum Chapbook Award Entry period: Spring Eligibility: International Entry fee: $25, includes 1 year subscription Prize: $300

Vallum Award for poetry Entry period: Summer Eligibility: International Entry fee: $25, includes 1 year subscription Prize: $750 first prize; $250 second prize, both published

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Life has settled down a little bit, and we've already started working on the 2025 edition.

What is the Canadian Writers' Contest Calendar ?

First of all, it's a BOOK, not a wall calendar. And since the 2013 edition it has also been available in ebook formats. We have a new cover. Facebook refused to show the others because there was too much writing on them. While we've held the line on pricing for the past 7 years, this year sees a modest one-dollar increase. If you want to order by mail, please include your address and

Started in 1995 by Wordwrights Canada 's Susan Ioannou, who published the issues through 1998, The Canadian Writers' Contest Calendar passed to Mekler & Deahl, Publishers. In 2002, the publication was acquired by White Mountain Publications . In short, each edition contains approximately 80 pages of detailed information on Canadian writing contests, awards and prizes, organized month by month according to their deadline dates. This reference makes much-needed information available for writers and gives them an incentive to polish and disseminate their work. By promoting the contests it also helps our literary magazines to stay afloat.

This is our twenty-first year doing the Contest Calendar.

Please note: Because the site is now set up properly for taxes, the exact total will differ only because of the taxation rate in your province. The shipping rates go by weight, and are very close to the mark. In Canada choose the " 01-WMPub shipping by weight " for the most cost-effective rate for delivery in Canada.

We try to post new contests, or changes in deadline dates on the Updates page through the year. The link for the submission of contest information is here. Choose the most convenient format, or copy the form into the body of an email and send it to us.

Awards for published books have also been listed so that authors and small publishers can consider their entries. Profiling our Canadian Awards can only mean greater importance is placed on them, and a greater understanding of their cultural significance can be obtained from coast-to-coast. A number of the awards programs exist for publishers, not authors, to submit their books for competition. These usually have quite a bit of prestige and cash attached to them. They are listed in the Contest Calendar because, as a writer, you should know about them as well. Many of you are small publishers; some of you have books published by smaller presses. If you think your book may qualify for an award, a quick consultation with your publisher may mean the difference between it being entered or not. And I think it helps for you to know what kinds of awards there are for your goal setting. But to bring the book back down to size, and keep it focused on its usefulness to writers the name of the award, the deadline, the genre and the contact information are the only information printed in the book.

We have added social media account addresses to the contact information this year. If this is at all helpful, please let us know.

If you think that you'd ever have time to write and still know where to find all this information, collect it, and organize it, let me know. There are over 400 database lines to confirm each year, some found very few other places. Some contest information is not available on the internet. Geographically, the contests cover Canada from Whitehorse to Windsor, Victoria to St. John's. Every year there contests started and contests discontinued. And by far the changes are the addresses, email, mail and websites. Anyone who says they could compile all of this on their own, has never tried to do it.

There is an exciting diversity of opportunities for Canadian writers. And it's all in one place so you don't have to look for them.

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Since 1985, more than 445,000 students have entered these contests, and ARI has awarded over US$2,000,000 in total prizes to student winners. The contests are open to all students worldwide, so Canadian students are more than welcome to participate.

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• Leah Davies , Georgian College (best essay), “ Body dysmorphic disorder: What dental hygienists should know ”
• Sarah Hornby , University of British Columbia (best literature review), “ Dental hygiene shortages and their impact on the Canadian Dental Care Plan ”

Enter our student writing competition, proudly sponsored by Philips Sonicare, and nourish the budding author in you! There are two award categories available—best essay and best literature review.

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• Review the competition criteria for your chosen writing category: essay or literature review
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• Compose your essay or literature review (or choose something that you wrote for course credit in 2023–2024)
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Submission deadline: June 1, 2024

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Past award winners

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Best Writing Contests in 2024

Showing 382 contests that match your search.

The Reedsy Prompts Contest

Genres: Fiction and Short Story

Every Friday, Reedsy sends out five writing prompts. Enter your response within a week for a chance at $250. Winners may also be included in a future issue of Reedsy’s literary magazine, Prompted.

Additional prizes:

$25 credit toward Reedsy editorial services

💰 Entry fee: $5

📅 Deadline: December 31, 2024

CWA Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition

Crime Writers' Association

Genres: Mystery and Short Story

Every year since 2014, the CWA and the Margery Allingham Society have jointly held an international competition for a short story of up to 3,500 words. Our mission is to find the best unpublished short mystery, and not only that, but one which fits into Golden Age crime writer Margery Allingham’s definition of what makes a great story. Entries are invited from all writers, published or unpublished, writing in English.

Two weekend passes to CrimeFest

💰 Entry fee: $16

📅 Deadline: February 29, 2024 (Expired)

Biopage Storytelling Writing Contest

Genres: Fiction, Short Story, and Flash Fiction

Biopage is hosting a writing contest to remind people the benefits of writing. Each story (or once chapter of your stories) is limited to 5,000 characters or roughly 1,000 words. You can write about good life experience, or bad, embarrassing, frightening ones. You can win $300, and five runners-up can win $100 each.

📅 Deadline: July 31, 2024

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The Letter Review Prize for Books

The Letter Review

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novella, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Short Story, Thriller, and Young Adult

The Letter Review Prize for Books is open to writers from anywhere in the world. Seeking most unpublished (we accept some self/indie published) novels, novellas, story collections, nonfiction, poetry etc. 20 entries are longlisted.

$1000 USD shared by 3 winners

💰 Entry fee: $25

📅 Deadline: April 30, 2024 (Expired)

Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize

Gotham Writers Workshop

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller, and Young Adult

The Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize is a writing competition sponsored by the stage and radio series Selected Shorts. Selected Shorts is recorded for Public Radio and heard nationally on both the radio and its weekly podcast. This years entries will be judged by Carmen Maria Machado (In the Dream House, Her Body and Other Parties).

$1000 + free 10 week course with Gotham Writers

📅 Deadline: March 01, 2024 (Expired)

Ó Bhéal Five Words International Poetry Competition

Genres: Poetry

Every Tuesday at 12pm (Irish time) from 9th April 2024 – 28th January 2025, 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. The winners & shortlist are announced around the first week of March.

Publication in Five Words Vol XVIII

📅 Deadline: January 28, 2025

AWP Prize for Creative Nonfiction

Association of Writers & Writing Programs

Genres: Non-fiction

AWP sponsors the Award Series, an annual competition for the publication of excellent new book-length works. The competition is open to all authors writing in English regardless of nationality or residence, and is available to published and unpublished authors alike.

Publication by the University of Georgia Press

💰 Entry fee: $30

📅 Deadline: February 28, 2024 (Expired)

Anthology Short Story Competition 2024

Anthology Magazine

Established to recognise 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. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish. Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee.

💰 Entry fee: $19

Flash Fiction Award

Bath Flash Fiction Award

Genres: Fiction and Flash Fiction

In addition to winning cash prizes, entrants have the opportunity to appear in our print and digital anthology collections. Our books are published by the award-winning small press Ad Hoc Fiction, and are available to buy from their own independent bookshop as well as worldwide from Amazon. 300 word limit.

£300 for 2nd, £100 for 3rd

💰 Entry fee: $10

📅 Deadline: June 02, 2024

Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest

Winning Writers

Genres: Fiction, Non-fiction, and Short Story

Welcome to the 31st annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest. Submit published or unpublished work. $9,000 in prizes.

Two-year gift certificate from Duotrope; 10 Honorable Mentions will receive $300 each

💰 Entry fee: $22

📅 Deadline: May 01, 2024 (Expired)

Annual Contest Submissions

So To Speak

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ, Non-fiction, and Poetry

So To Speak is seeking submissions for poetry, fiction, and non-fiction with an intersectional feminist lens! It is no secret that the literary canon and literary journals are largely comprised of heteronormative, patriarchal, cisgender, able-bodied white men. So to Speak seeks work by writers, poets, and artists who want to challenge and change the identity of the “canonical” writer.

Publication

💰 Entry fee: $4

📅 Deadline: March 15, 2024 (Expired)

Personal Essay Competition 2024

Write the World

Genres: Essay and Memoir

We want to hear about an experience in your life, rife with characters and description and conflict and scene… but we also want to hear how you make sense of this experience, how it sits with you, and why it has surfaced as writing. Open a window into your life and invite your readers to enter.

Best entry: $100

Runner up: $50 | Best peer review: $50

📅 Deadline: June 24, 2024

Askew's Word on the Lake Writing Contest

Shuswap Association of Writers

Genres: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Essay, Memoir, and Short Story

Whether you’re an established or emerging writer, the Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest has a place for you. Part of the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival in Salmon Arm, BC, the contest is open to submissions in short fiction (up to 2,000 words), nonfiction (up to 2,000 words), and poetry (up to three one-page poems).

💰 Entry fee: $11

📅 Deadline: January 31, 2024 (Expired)

IndieReader Discovery Awards

IndieReader

Genres: Fiction, Non-fiction, and Novel

Where talented authors meet publishing professionals with the power to make a difference in the success of their books. Every author who enters a title in the IR Discovery Awards will receive a verdict, written by an IndieReader reviewer and based on their assessment after reading the complete book.

First look consideration by a top, NYC-based literary agency

$500, publicist consultation service, Reedsy credit, custom author website

💰 Entry fee: $150

📅 Deadline: February 14, 2024 (Expired)

Bridport Short Story Prize

Bridport Arts Centre

Gail Honeyman was shortlisted in our competition and went on to write Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, winning the Costa debut novel award. All the winning and highly commended pieces are entered into the Sunday Times Audible competition, top prize £30,000. UK based writers are entered into the BBC short story competition. That's not all, literary agent A.M. Heath reads all the shortlist and considers representation. Long story short? You are 5,000 words away from success.

£1000 for 2nd, £500 for 3rd

💰 Entry fee: $17

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2024 (Expired)

A Very Short Story Contest

Genres: Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Memoir, and Non-fiction

Write a great short story in ten words or fewer. Submit it to our contest. Entry is free. Winner of the bet gets a free Gotham class.

Free writing class from Gotham Writers Workshop.

Rhyming Poetry Contest

FanStory.com Inc.

Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme.

📅 Deadline: August 12, 2024

The Selah Awards

Blue Ridge Mountains Conference

Genres: Christian

The Selah Awards are open to all published authors whose books were published between December 16, 2020 and December 15, 2021 with either traditional or nontraditional publishers.

💰 Entry fee: $45

📅 Deadline: December 31, 2023 (Expired)

Literary and Photographic Contest 2023-2024

Hispanic Culture Review

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, and Poetry

As we move forward we carry our culture wherever we go. It keeps us alive. This is why we propose the theme to be “¡Hacia delante!”. A phrase that means to move forward. This year we ask that you think about the following questions: What keeps you moving forward? What do you carry with you going into the future? How do you celebrate your successes, your dreams, and your culture?

Publication in magazine

📅 Deadline: February 07, 2024 (Expired)

The Adventure Writers Competition

Adventure Writers

Genres: Fiction, Novel, Thriller, and Mystery

Any novels between 50,000 and 200,000 words that are in the realm of action/adventure/thriller/mystery - and chocked-full of adventure - are welcome. New and previously published books welcome, though you must have sold or given away less than 10,000 books of the title(s) you enter. We do not accept sci-fi, fantasy, horror or young children's books. See our website for info on rules and entering.

Two AWC Finalist Awards: $500

💰 Entry fee: $50

Indiana Review Poetry Prize

Indiana Review

For our Poetry Prize, send no more than three poems in a single document. The winner will be awarded $1000 and publication in an upcoming issue of Indiana Review. This year's contest will be judged by Oliver Baez Bendorf.

💰 Entry fee: $20

📅 Deadline: March 31, 2024 (Expired)

The Elmbridge Literary Competition 2023-24

The R C Sherriff Trust

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, and Short Story

"Reputation is an idle and most false imposition, oft got without merit and lost without deserving." - William Shakespeare For some, it is a lifetime’s pursuit, often slipping through their grasp while others see it fall into their hands by mere chance. However achieved, through talent or luck, Fame can be an ill-fated prize. The 19th Elmbridge Literary Competition, run in partnership by The R C Sherriff Trust and Elmbridge Borough Council, is looking for short stories and poems on the theme of the double-edged sword that is ‘FAME’.

Published chapbook

💰 Entry fee: $6

📅 Deadline: February 23, 2024 (Expired)

African Diaspora Awards 2024

Kinsman Avenue Publishing, Inc

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.”

Publication in anthology, "Black Butterfly: Voices of the African Diaspora" and print and digital magazine

📅 Deadline: June 30, 2024

Annual Student Essay Contest

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Genres: Essay and Non-fiction

For this year’s Essay Contest, we are asking students to think about why the story of the Oklahoma City bombing is important today.

📅 Deadline: March 04, 2024 (Expired)

Fiction Potluck

The Writer's Workout

Fiction Potluck is free to enter and open to fiction writers of all ages around the world. One entry per person per challenge. Submissions are accepted six weeks at a time, starting in January, April, July, and October. The challenge and guest judge will change each open period. The guest judge picks the challenge—we never know what we'll get!

Query package reviews to all finalists

📅 Deadline: May 20, 2024 (Expired)

The Montreal International Poetry Prize

McGill University

The Montreal International Poetry Prize is committed to encouraging the creation of original works of poetry, to building international readership, and to exploring the world’s Englishes. The Montreal Prize awards one prize of $20,000 CAD to a poet for a single poem of 40 or fewer lines. A jury of internationally reputed poets and critics selects a shortlist of approximately 60 poems, from which a judge chooses one winner.

Shortlist published in The Montreal Poetry Prize Anthology

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2024 (Expired)

Valorious Awards

Hopper Creative Group LLC

Genres: Science Fiction

The Valorious Awards, sponsored by international best-selling author, Christopher Hopper, is an annual competition seeking to recognize and encourage emerging artists in two categories: best sci-fi novel, best sci-fi voice actor. The awards seek to recognize emerging independent authors and character actors and discover new and exciting talent within the world of science fiction.

2nd: $250 | 3rd: $150

💰 Entry fee: $35

The Plough Prize

The Plough Arts Centre

Now in its twenty first year, the Plough Poetry Prize is an international open competition for poems in English up to 40 lines on any subject. We're delighted that this year's competition will be judged by Roger McGough.

2nd: £500 | 3rd: £250

Minds Shine Bright Writing Competition

Minds Shine Bright

Genres: Fiction, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Script Writing, and Short Story

Minds Shine Bright is an arts business based in Melbourne Australia committed to supporting the arts and writers. We run two fiction writing competitions; Minds Shine Bright Confidence, a longitudinal look at the theme confidence in fiction and poetry, and Seasons a competition with a changing external theme. Light and Shadow is currently open.

2nd: $400 AUD | 3rd: $300 AUD | 4th: $200 AUD | Commended entries: $100 AUD

💰 Entry fee: $3

"Matter" Poetry Contest

Oprelle Publications

Any topic or style is acceptable. Even though this anthology will be called Matter, all that is expected is that your poetry reflects emotions and thoughts coming from the depths of you. You need not write about a particular word. We just want you to know that your talent with words can matter to others.

2nd: $100 | 3rd: $50 | Publication in anthology

💰 Entry fee: $15

Tusculum Review Nonfiction Chapbook Prize

The Tusculum Review

A prize of $1,000, publication of the essay in The Tusculum Review’s 20th Anniversary Issue (2024), and creation of a limited edition stand-alone chapbook with original art is awarded. Editors of The Tusculum Review and contest judge Mary Cappello will determine the winner of the 2024 prize.

📅 Deadline: June 15, 2024

Nimrod Literary Awards

Nimrold International Journal of Prose and Poetry

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, and Novel

All finalists in fiction and poetry will be published and paid at our standard publication rate. Semi-finalists in poetry will also be published and paid at our standard publication rate.

$2000 + Publication

2nd: $1000 + Publication

📅 Deadline: April 01, 2024 (Expired)

Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors

Grist Magazine

Genres: Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller, and Young Adult

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. In 2,500 to 5,000 words, show us the world you dream of building. A great Imagine story is not afraid to explore the challenges ahead — the path to climate progress will involve struggle and adaptation, and we invite you to show that — but ultimately offers hope that we can work together to build a more sustainable and just world. We want to see stories that incorporate real world climate solutions and climate science, as well as cultural authenticity (a deep sense of place, customs, cuisine, and more) and characters with fully-fledged identities.

The Loraine Williams Poetry Prize

The Georgia Review

The Loraine Williams Poetry Prize is an award for a single poem, to be published in The Georgia Review. The winner will receive an honorarium of $1,500 and an expenses-paid trip to Athens, Georgia, to give a public reading with the judge. We are pleased to announce that Hanif Abdurraqib will serve as the final judge for the 2023 Loraine Williams Poetry Prize.

Expenses-paid trip to Athens, Georgia

Morton and McCarthy Prizes

Sarabande Books

This contest is open to any short fiction writer of English. Submissions may include a collection of short stories, one or more novellas, or a short novel. Works that have previously appeared in magazines or in anthologies may be included.

Publication by Sarabande Books

💰 Entry fee: $29

📅 Deadline: February 15, 2024 (Expired)

Discover the finest writing contests of 2024 for fiction and non-fiction authors — including short story competitions, essay writing competitions, poetry contests, and many more. Updated weekly, these contests are vetted by Reedsy to weed out the scammers and time-wasters. If you’re looking to stick to free writing contests, simply use our filters as you browse.

Why you should submit to writing contests

Submitting to poetry competitions and free writing contests in 2024 is absolutely worth your while as an aspiring author: just as your qualifications matter when you apply for a new job, a writing portfolio that boasts published works and award-winning pieces is a great way to give your writing career a boost. And not to mention the bonus of cash prizes!

That being said, we understand that taking part in writing contests can be tough for emerging writers. First, there’s the same affliction all writers face: lack of time or inspiration. Entering writing contests is a time commitment, and many people decide to forego this endeavor in order to work on their larger projects instead — like a full-length book. Second, for many writers, the chance of rejection is enough to steer them clear of writing contests. 

But we’re here to tell you that two of the great benefits of entering writing contests happen to be the same as those two reasons to avoid them.

When it comes to the time commitment: yes, you will need to expend time and effort in order to submit a quality piece of writing to competitions. That being said, having a hard deadline to meet is a great motivator for developing a solid writing routine.

Think of entering contests as a training session to become a writer who will need to meet deadlines in order to have a successful career. If there’s a contest you have your eye on, and the deadline is in one month, sit down and realistically plan how many words you’ll need to write per day in order to meet that due date — and don’t forget to also factor in the time you’ll need to edit your story!

For tips on setting up a realistic writing plan, check out this free, ten-day course: How to Build a Rock-Solid Writing Routine.

In regards to the fear of rejection, the truth is that any writer aspiring to become a published author needs to develop relatively thick skin. If one of your goals is to have a book traditionally published, you will absolutely need to learn how to deal with rejection, as traditional book deals are notoriously hard to score. If you’re an indie author, you will need to adopt the hardy determination required to slowly build up a readership.

The good news is that there’s a fairly simple trick for learning to deal with rejection: use it as a chance to explore how you might be able to improve your writing.

In an ideal world, each rejection from a publisher or contest would come with a detailed letter, offering construction feedback and pointing out specific tips for improvement. And while this is sometimes the case, it’s the exception and not the rule.

Still, you can use the writing contests you don’t win as a chance to provide yourself with this feedback. Take a look at the winning and shortlisted stories and highlight their strong suits: do they have fully realized characters, a knack for showing instead of telling, a well-developed but subtly conveyed theme, a particularly satisfying denouement?

The idea isn’t to replicate what makes those stories tick in your own writing. But most examples of excellent writing share a number of basic craft principles. Try and see if there are ways for you to translate those stories’ strong points into your own unique writing.

Finally, there are the more obvious benefits of entering writing contests: prize and publication. Not to mention the potential to build up your readership, connect with editors, and gain exposure.

Resources to help you win writing competitions in 2024

Every writing contest has its own set of submission rules. Whether those rules are dense or sparing, ensure that you follow them to a T. Disregarding the guidelines will not sway the judges’ opinion in your favor — and might disqualify you from the contest altogether. 

Aside from ensuring you follow the rules, here are a few resources that will help you perfect your submissions.

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After you submit to a writing competition in 2024

It’s exciting to send a piece of writing off to a contest. However, once the initial excitement wears off, you may be left waiting for a while. Some writing contests will contact all entrants after the judging period — whether or not they’ve won. Other writing competitions will only contact the winners. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind after you submit:

Many writing competitions don’t have time to respond to each entrant with feedback on their story. However, it never hurts to ask! Feel free to politely reach out requesting feedback — but wait until after the selection period is over.

If you’ve submitted the same work to more than one writing competition or literary magazine, remember to withdraw your submission if it ends up winning elsewhere.

After you send a submission, don’t follow it up with a rewritten or revised version. Instead, ensure that your first version is thoroughly proofread and edited. If not, wait until the next edition of the contest or submit the revised version to other writing contests.

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Essay  COMPETITION

2024 global essay prize, registrations are now open all essayists must register  here  before friday 31 may, 2024.

The John Locke Institute encourages young people to cultivate the characteristics that turn good students into great writers: independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical analysis and persuasive style. Our Essay Competition invites students to explore a wide range of challenging and interesting questions beyond the confines of the school curriculum.

Entering an essay in our competition can build knowledge, and refine skills of argumentation. It also gives students the chance to have their work assessed by experts. All of our essay prizes are judged by a panel of senior academics drawn from leading universities including Oxford and Princeton, under the leadership of the Chairman of Examiners, former Cambridge philosopher, Dr Jamie Whyte.

The judges will choose their favourite essay from each of seven subject categories - Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology and Law - and then select the winner of the Grand Prize for the best entry in any subject. There is also a separate prize awarded for the best essay in the junior category, for under 15s.

Q1. Do we have any good reasons to trust our moral intuition?

Q2. Do girls have a (moral) right to compete in sporting contests that exclude boys?

Q3. Should I be held responsible for what I believe?

Q1. Is there such a thing as too much democracy?

Q2. Is peace in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip possible?

Q3. When is compliance complicity?

Q1. What is the optimal global population?  

Q2. Accurate news reporting is a public good. Does it follow that news agencies should be funded from taxation?

Q3. Do successful business people benefit others when making their money, when spending it, both, or neither?

Q1. Why was sustained economic growth so rare before the later 18th century and why did this change?

Q2. Has music ever significantly changed the course of history?

Q3. Why do civilisations collapse? Is our civilisation in danger?

Q1. When, if ever, should a company be permitted to refuse to do business with a person because of that person’s public statements?

Q2. In the last five years British police have arrested several thousand people for things they posted on social media. Is the UK becoming a police state?

Q3. Your parents say that 11pm is your bedtime. But they don’t punish you if you don’t go to bed by 11pm. Is 11pm really your bedtime?

Q1. According to a study by researchers at four British universities, for each 15-point increase in IQ, the likelihood of getting married increases by around 35% for a man but decreases by around 58% for a woman. Why?

In the original version of this question we misstated a statistic. This was caused by reproducing an error that appeared in several media summaries of the study. We are grateful to one of our contestants, Xinyi Zhang, who helped us to see (with humility and courtesy) why we should take more care to check our sources. We corrected the text on 4 April. Happily, the correction does not in any way alter the thrust of the question.

Q2. There is an unprecedented epidemic of depression and anxiety among young people. Can we fix this? How?

Q3. What is the difference between a psychiatric illness and a character flaw?

Q1. “I am not religious, but I am spiritual.” What could the speaker mean by “spiritual”?

Q2. Is it reasonable to thank God for protection from some natural harm if He is responsible for causing the harm?

Q3. Does God reward those who believe in him? If so, why?

JUNIOR prize

Q1. Does winning a free and fair election automatically confer a mandate for governing?

Q2. Has the anti-racism movement reduced racism?

Q3. Is there life after death?

Q4. How did it happen that governments came to own and run most high schools, while leaving food production to private enterprise? 

Q5. When will advancing technology make most of us unemployable? What should we do about this?

Q6. Should we trust fourteen-year-olds to make decisions about their own bodies? 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & FURTHER DETAILS

Please read the following carefully.

Entry to the John Locke Institute Essay Competition 2024 is open to students from any country.

Registration  

Only candidates who registered before the registration deadline of Friday, 31 May 2024 may enter this year's competition. To register, click here .  

All entries must be submitted by 11.59 pm BST on  the submission deadline: Sunday, 30 June 2024 .  Candidates must be eighteen years old, or younger, on that date. (Candidates for the Junior Prize must be fourteen years old, or younger, on that date.)

Entry is free.

Each essay must address only one of the questions in your chosen subject category, and must not exceed 2000 words (not counting diagrams, tables of data, endnotes, bibliography or authorship declaration). 

The filename of your pdf must be in this format: FirstName-LastName-Category-QuestionNumber.pdf; so, for instance, Alexander Popham would submit his answer to question 2 in the Psychology category with the following file name:

Alexander-Popham-Psychology-2.pdf

Essays with filenames which are not in this format will be rejected.

The candidate's name should NOT appear within the document itself. 

Candidates should NOT add footnotes. They may, however, add endnotes and/or a Bibliography that is clearly titled as such.

Each candidate will be required to provide the email address of an academic referee who is familiar with the candidate's written academic work. This should be a school teacher, if possible, or another responsible adult who is not a relation of the candidate. The John Locke Institute will email referees to verify that the essays submitted are indeed the original work of the candidates.

Submissions may be made as soon as registration opens in April. We recommend that you submit your essay well in advance of th e deadline to avoid any last-minute complications.

Acceptance of your essay depends on your granting us permission to use your data for the purposes of receiving and processing your entry as well as communicating with you about the Awards Ceremony Dinner, the academic conference, and other events and programmes of the John Locke Institute and its associated entities.  

Late entries

If for any reason you miss the 30 June deadline you will have an opportunity to make a late entry, under two conditions:

a) A late entry fee of 20.00 USD must be paid by credit card within twenty-four hours of the original deadline; and

b) Your essay must be submitted  before 11.59 pm BST on Wednesday, 10 July 2024.

To pay for late entry, a registrant need only log into his or her account, select the relevant option and provide the requested payment information.

Our grading system is proprietary. Essayists may be asked to discuss their entry with a member of the John Locke Institute’s faculty. We use various means to identify plagiarism, contract cheating, the use of AI and other forms of fraud . Our determinations in all such matters are final.

Essays will be judged on knowledge and understanding of the relevant material, the competent use of evidence, quality of argumentation, originality, structure, writing style and persuasive force. The very best essays are likely to be those which would be capable of changing somebody's mind. Essays which ignore or fail to address the strongest objections and counter-arguments are unlikely to be successful .

Candidates are advised to answer the question as precisely and directly as possible.

The writers of the best essays will receive a commendation and be shortlisted for a prize. Writers of shortlisted essays will be notified by 11.59 pm BST on Wednesday, 31 July. They will also be invited to London for an invitation-only academic conference and awards dinner in September, where the prize-winners will be announced. Unlike the competition itself, the academic conference and awards dinner are not free. Please be aware that n obody is required to attend either the academic conference or the prize ceremony. You can win a prize without travelling to London.

All short-listed candidates, including prize-winners, will be able to download eCertificates that acknowledge their achievement. If you win First, Second or Third Prize, and you travel to London for the ceremony, you will receive a signed certificate. 

There is a prize for the best essay in each category. The prize for each winner of a subject category, and the winner of the Junior category, is a scholarship worth US$2000 towards the cost of attending any John Locke Institute programme, and the essays will be published on the Institute's website. Prize-giving ceremonies will take place in London, at which winners and runners-up will be able to meet some of the judges and other faculty members of the John Locke Institute. Family, friends, and teachers are also welcome.

The candidate who submits the best essay overall will be awarded an honorary John Locke Institute Junior Fellowship, which comes with a US$10,000 scholarship to attend one or more of our summer schools and/or visiting scholars programmes. 

The judges' decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

R egistration opens: 1 April, 2024.

Registration deadline: 31 May, 2024. (Registration is required by this date for subsequent submission.)

Submission deadline: 30 June, 2024.

Late entry deadline: 10 July, 2024. (Late entries are subject to a 20.00 USD charge, payable by 1 July.)

Notification of short-listed essayists: 31 July, 2024.

Academic conference: 20 - 22 September, 2024.

Awards dinner: 21 September, 2024.

Any queries regarding the essay competition should be sent to [email protected] . Please be aware that, due to the large volume of correspondence we receive, we cannot guarantee to answer every query. In particular, regrettably, we are unable to respond to questions whose answers can be found on our website.

If you would like to receive helpful tips  from our examiners about what makes for a winning essay or reminders of upcoming key dates for the 2024  essay competition, please provide your email here to be added to our contact list. .

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The John Locke Institute's Global Essay Prize is acknowledged as the world's most prestigious essay competition. 

We welcome tens of thousands of submissions from ambitious students in more than 150 countries, and our examiners - including distinguished philosophers, political scientists, economists, historians, psychologists, theologians, and legal scholars - read and carefully assess every entry. 

I encourage you to register for this competition, not only for the hope of winning a prize or commendation, and not only for the chance to join the very best contestants at our academic conference and gala ceremony in London, but equally for the opportunity to engage in the serious scholarly enterprise of researching, reflecting on, writing about, and editing an answer to one of the important and provocative questions in this year's Global Essay Prize. 

We believe that the skills you will acquire in the process will make you a better thinker and a more effective advocate for the ideas that matter most to you.

I hope to see you in September!

Best wishes,

Jamie Whyte, Ph.D. (C ANTAB ) 

Chairman of Examiners

Q. I missed the registration deadline. May I still register or submit an essay?

A. No. Only candidates who registered before 31 May will be able to submit an essay. 

Q. Are footnote s, endnotes, a bibliography or references counted towards the word limit?

A. No. Only the body of the essay is counted. 

Q. Are in-text citations counted towards the word limit? ​

A. If you are using an in-text based referencing format, such as APA, your in-text citations are included in the word limit.

Q. Is it necessary to include foo tnotes or endnotes in an essay? ​

A. You  may not  include footnotes, but you may include in-text citations or endnotes. You should give your sources of any factual claims you make, and you should ackn owledge any other authors on whom you rely.​

Q. I am interested in a question that seems ambiguous. How should I interpret it?

A. You may interpret a question as you deem appropriate, clarifying your interpretation if necessary. Having done so, you must answer the question as directly as possible.

Q. How strict are  the age eligibility criteria?

A. Only students whose nineteenth birthday falls after 30 June 2024 will be eligible for a prize or a commendation. In the case of the Junior category, only students whose fifteenth birthday falls after 30 June 2024 will be eligible for a prize or a commendation. 

Q. May I submit more than one essay?

A. Yes, you may submit as many essays as you please in any or all categories.

Q. If I am eligible to compete in the Junior category, may I also (or instead) compete in another category?

A. Yes, you may.

Q. May I team up with someone else to write an essay?  

A. No. Each submitted essay must be entirely the work of a single individual.

Q. May I use AI, such as ChatGPT or the like, in writing my essay?

A. All essays will be checked for the use of AI. If we find that any content is generated by AI, your essay will be disqualified. We will also ask you, upon submission of your essay, whether you used AI for  any  purpose related to the writing of your essay, and if so, you will be required to provide details. In that case, if, in our judgement, you have not provided full and accurate details of your use of AI, your essay will be disqualified. 

Since any use of AI (that does not result in disqualification) can only negatively affect our assessment of your work relative to that of work that is done without using AI, your safest course of action is simply not to use it at all. If, however, you choose to use it for any purpose, we reserve the right to make relevant judgements on a case-by-case basis and we will not enter into any correspondence. 

Q. May I have someone else edit, or otherwise help me with, my essay?

A. You may of course discuss your essay with others, and it is perfectly acceptable for them to offer general advice and point out errors or weaknesses in your writing or content, leaving you to address them.

However, no part of your essay may be written by anyone else. This means that you must edit your own work and that while a proofreader may point out errors, you as the essayist must be the one to correct them. 

Q. Do I have to attend the awards ceremony to win a prize? ​

A. Nobody is required to attend the prize ceremony. You can win a prize without travelling to London. But if we invite you to London it is because your essay was good enough - in the opinion of the First Round judges - to be at least a contender for First, Second or Third Prize. Normally the Second Round judges will agree that the short-listed essays are worth at least a commendation.

Q. Is there an entry fee?

A. No. There is no charge to enter our global essay competition unless you submit your essay after the normal deadline, in which case there is a fee of 20.00 USD .

Q. Can I receive a certificate for my participation in your essay competition if I wasn't shortlisted? 

A. No. Certificates are awarded only for shortlisted essays. Short-listed contestants who attend the award ceremony in London will receive a paper certificate. If you cannot travel to London, you will be able to download your eCertificate.

Q. Can I receive feedba ck on my essay? 

A. We would love to be able to give individual feedback on essays but, unfortunately, we receive too many entries to be able to comment on particular essays.

Q. The deadline for publishing the names of short-listed essayists has passed but I did not receive an email to tell me whether I was short-listed.

A. Log into your account and check "Shortlist Status" for (each of) your essay(s).

Q. Why isn't the awards ceremony in Oxford this year?

A. Last year, many shortlisted finalists who applied to join our invitation-only academic conference missed the opportunity because of capacity constraints at Oxford's largest venues. This year, the conference will be held in central London and the gala awards dinner will take place in an iconic London ballroom. 

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Q. The system will not accept my essay. I have checked the filename and it has the correct format. What should I do?  

A. You have almost certainly added a space before or after one of your names in your profile. Edit it accordingly and try to submit again.

Q. The profile page shows my birth date to be wrong by a day, even after I edit it. What should I do?

A. Ignore it. The date that you typed has been correctly input to our database. ​ ​

Q. How can I be sure that my registration for the essay competition was successful? Will I receive a confirmation email?

A. You will not receive a confirmation email. Rather, you can at any time log in to the account that you created and see that your registration details are present and correct.

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If you are unable to submit your essay to the John Locke Institute’s global essay competition, your problem is almost certainly one of the following.

If so, please proceed as indicated.

1) PROBLEM: I receive the ‘registrations are now closed’ message when I enter my email and verification code. SOLUTION. You did not register for the essay competition and create your account. If you think you did, you probably only provided us with your email to receive updates from us about the competition or otherwise. You may not enter the competition this year.

2) PROBLEM I do not receive a login code after I enter my email to enter my account. SOLUTION. Enter your email address again, checking that you do so correctly. If this fails, restart your browser using an incognito window; clear your cache, and try again. Wait for a few minutes for the code. If this still fails, restart your machine and try one more time. If this still fails, send an email to [email protected] with “No verification code – [your name]” in the subject line.

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3) PROBLEM: The filename of my essay is in the correct format but it is rejected. SOLUTION: Use “Edit Profile” to check that you did not add a space before or after either of your names. If you did, delete it. Whether you did or did not, try again to submit your essay. If submission fails again, email [email protected] with “Filename format – [your name]” in the subject line.

4) PROBLEM: When trying to view my submitted essay, a .txt file is downloaded – not the .pdf file that I submitted. SOLUTION: Delete the essay. Logout of your account; log back in, and resubmit. If resubmission fails, email [email protected] with “File extension problem – [your name]” in the subject line.

5) PROBLEM: When I try to submit, the submission form just reloads without giving me an error message. SOLUTION. Log out of your account. Open a new browser; clear the cache; log back in, and resubmit. If resubmission fails, email [email protected] with “Submission form problem – [your name]” in the subject line.

6) PROBLEM: I receive an “Unexpected Error” when trying to submit. SOLUTION. Logout of your account; log back in, and resubmit. If this resubmission fails, email [email protected] with “Unexpected error – [your name]” in thesubject line. Your email must tell us e xactly where in the submission process you received this error.

7) PROBLEM: I have a problem with submitting and it is not addressed above on this list. SOLUTION: Restart your machine. Clear your browser’s cache. Try to submit again. If this fails, email [email protected] with “Unlisted problem – [your name]” in the subject line. Your email must tell us exactly the nature of your problem with relevant screen caps.

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Do not email us before you have tried the specified solutions to your problem.

Do not email us more than once about a single problem. We will respond to your email within 72 hours. Only if you have not heard from us in that time may you contact us again to ask for an update.

If you email us regarding a problem, you must include relevant screen-shots and information on both your operating system and your browser. You must also declare that you have tried the solutions presented above and had a good connection to the internet when you did so.

If you have tried the relevant solution to your problem outlined above, have emailed us, and are still unable to submit before the 30 June deadline on account of any fault of the John Locke Institute or our systems, please do not worry: we will have a way to accept your essay in that case. However, if there is no fault on our side, we will not accept your essay if it is not submitted on time – whatever your reason: we will not make exceptions for IT issues for which we are not responsible.

We reserve the right to disqualify the entries of essayists who do not follow all provided instructions, including those concerning technical matters.

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Humanist Canada is pleased to sponsor an essay contest to encourage students in their education and in learning more about humanism. Students may submit an essay in English or French

• First Prize: $1,000
• Second Prize: $750
• Third Prize: $250
• Honourable mention: $50 each

(An identical set of prizes will be awarded to the winning French contestants).

Other prizes, in addition to the monetary prizes, may be awarded, including possibly having some of the winning essays being published in the Canadian quarterly magazine, Humanist Perspectives .

The essay contest promotes the logical thinking and communication skills that humanists value. Humanism is a non-theistic philosophy that encourages the use of science, reason and critical thinking in defining goals and seeking solutions to problems. It affirms the inherent dignity and worth of each human being and asserts that the ethical principles of truth, fairness and compassion necessary in the governance of human actions for the improvement of our world. We are heartened that an increasing number of young people are accepting secular humanism as their worldview.

A committee of Humanist Canada volunteers administers the essay contest. All copyrights will belong to Humanist Canada. Interested students may access application forms and guidelines here.

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Essay writing is a vital skill that students in Canada and worldwide must hone to excel in their academic pursuits. As a result, numerous essay writing competitions and scholarships are organized across Canada, allowing students to showcase their talents and earn recognition for their hard work. In this article, we will explore the exciting realm of Essay Writing Canada, diving into the various competitions, scholarships, and professional writing services available to Canadian students.

Essay Writing Competitions and Scholarships in Canada

Every year, many essay writing contests and scholarships are held across Canada, encouraging students to put their writing skills to the test. These competitions provide students with valuable experience in crafting well-structured and persuasive essays and offer cash prizes, scholarships, and other awards to the most outstanding participants.

One such competition is the Essay Writing Contests 2022 Canada , which aims to discover and celebrate the country’s brightest young essayists. These contests are typically organized by educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and corporations, covering various topics, from current affairs and politics to literature and the environment.

In 2022, Canada saw numerous essay competitions showcasing students’ exceptional writing skills and creativity across the nation. One of the most notable contests held last year was the Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest, which highlighted the importance of critical thinking and helped students engage with pressing economic and policy issues. In this article, we will delve into the details of this competition, explore the winning entry, and discuss its impact on young Canadian essayists.

The Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest

The Fraser Institute , a prominent Canadian think tank, organized the Student Essay Contest in 2022, inviting high school and post-secondary students to submit their essays on a relevant topic. The contest aimed to foster intellectual curiosity and critical thinking by engaging students in policy and economic debates that directly affect the lives of Canadians.

The 2022 contest focused on the theme of “Economic Freedom and the Quality of Life,” asking students to discuss the relationship between economic freedom and various aspects of well-being, such as health, education, and income. Participants were encouraged to use both empirical evidence and real-life examples to support their arguments, demonstrating their understanding of the complex interplay between economic policies and human well-being.

The Winners and Their Essays

The 2022 Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest received numerous outstanding submissions from talented young writers across Canada. Among the many high-quality entries, the top prize in the high school category was awarded to a thought-provoking essay that effectively demonstrated the positive correlation between economic freedom and the overall quality of life.

The winning essay delved into how economic freedom empowers individuals and communities by fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. The author also highlighted the importance of property rights, free markets, and limited government intervention in promoting prosperity and social mobility. By presenting compelling arguments and providing well-researched evidence, the winning essay demonstrated the potential of economic freedom to improve the lives of Canadians and people around the world.

In the post-secondary category, the top prize was a compelling essay examining the role of economic freedom in promoting better health outcomes and educational opportunities. The author drew upon international comparisons and historical examples to argue that countries with higher economic freedom tend to have better healthcare systems, higher literacy rates, and more equitable access to education.

Impact of the Contest

The Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest of 2022 significantly fostered intellectual curiosity and critical thinking among young Canadians. By engaging students in meaningful discussions on economic and policy issues, the contest helped them develop a deeper understanding of the factors that shape the quality of life in Canada and worldwide.

Additionally, the competition provided a platform for young writers to showcase their talents and earn recognition for their hard work, potentially inspiring them to pursue further academic and professional opportunities in writing, economics, or public policy.

The 2022 essay competition in Canada, exemplified by the Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest, was crucial in promoting intellectual engagement and fostering a deeper understanding of the relationship between economic freedom and well-being. As we look forward to the next edition of this contest and other similar competitions, such initiatives will continue to inspire and challenge young Canadian essayists to think critically, write persuasively, and contribute to important policy debates.

In addition to these contests, Essay Writing Scholarships Canada programs are available to students with exceptional writing abilities. These scholarships help to alleviate the financial burden of pursuing higher education by offering monetary rewards to the most deserving candidates.

Overview of Professional Writing Services in Canada

While essay writing competitions and scholarships are fantastic for students to gain experience and recognition, some may require additional support in developing their writing skills. This is where professional essay writing services in Canada come into play.

There are many essay writing service providers in the country, catering to the diverse needs of Canadian students. These services range from the best essay writing service in Canada, which offers top-notch quality and comprehensive support, to the cheap essay writing service in Canada, which provides more budget-friendly options without compromising quality.

These professional services, such as Essay Writer Canada and Essay Writing Service Canada, are staffed by experienced writers who are well-versed in various academic disciplines. They work closely with students to develop customized essays that meet the specific requirements of their assignments.

Choosing the Right Essay Writing Service

When selecting an essay writing service in Canada, students must consider factors such as the quality of the writers, the range of services offered, and the overall reliability of the provider. By reading reviews and testimonials from fellow students, one can gauge the effectiveness and reputation of a particular service.

Moreover, ensuring that the chosen essay writing service adheres to strict confidentiality policies and safeguarding students’ personal information and academic integrity is essential.

Essay Writing Canada presents opportunities for students to sharpen their writing skills, gain recognition, and secure financial assistance through competitions and scholarships. As they navigate the challenges of academic writing, Canadian students can rely on professional writing services to help them craft compelling and well-structured essays.

By participating in essay writing competitions and availing of professional writing services, students in Canada can develop the necessary skills and confidence to excel in their academic journey and future careers.

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Congress organises essay-writing competition at Pune Porsche accident site

C ongress party's youth wing organised an essay writing competition near the accident spot in Pune where an intoxicated 17-year-old brat killed two persons while driving an unregistered Porsche. 

More than 100 people reportedly participated in the essay writing competition that had topics such as 'If my father was a builder', 'Ill effects of alcohol', 'Is this administration sleeping?' among others.

The three best essayists got ₹11,000 ($132), ₹7,000 ($84) and ₹5,000 ($60) as cash prize.

The essay competition was a symbolic protest against the initial decision of the Juvenile Justice Board to grant bail to the minor less than 15 hours after the accident on May 19 and asking him to write an essay on road accidents. 

The Juvenile Justice Board had asked the teenager, whose father -- an affluent city builder -- moved cities and went incommunicado as the police looked for his whereabouts, to write a 300-word essay on road accidents. 

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This provoked nationwide outrage among citizens on the Board's leniency.

Pune Congress leader Sangeeta Tiwari denounced JJB's initial decision as "an extreme mockery of justice".

"Tomorrow, anyone can ram his car and kill people and be let off by being asked to write an essay of 300 or 600 words merely because of his family’s connections. What a laughable decision on part of the JJB and an extreme mockery of justice. There is intense anger among the youth. Hence, our party’s youth wing has organised this competition as we want to prick the ears of this government," she said in a statement.

The police have arrested the teenager’s father, realtor Vishal Agarwal, and his grandfather, Surendra Agarwal, in connection with the accident. 

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The father was booked for "exposing a child to danger" by handing over the car to him despite knowing that he had no driving license.

The teen's grandfather was arrested for the 'illegal confinement' of the driver and for forcing the latter to take the legal blame for his grandson's deed.

(With inputs from agencies)

Filipino Writers’ Circle organizes essay writing and poster making contests

In celebration of the 126th Philippines Independence Day, the Filipino Writers’ Circle (FilWrite) in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy Manama and Migrant Workers Office (MWO), Bahrain is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for all creative-minded Filipinos to participate in the ‘’On the Spot Essay Writing and Poster Making’’ contests to showcase their talents on the theme that revolves on freedom, love of country and future aspirations. This will be held on 8 June 2024 at the Philippine Embassy.

According to Cecil Ancheta, president of FilWrite, “Both contests will celebrate the artistic talents of the participants to express their hopes and ideas for the future of the country through words and art.”

She further narrated that these competitions “will serve as an educational platform for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to reflect on and honor the journeys and sacrifices of our heroes as one way of celebrating Independence Day with creativity and vision.”

The winning candidates will receive certificates of awards, plaques, and cash prizes.

Interested participants must register online. The deadline for registration is 31 May 2024. For inquiries, interested parties can contact Ruth +9736778214 and Gina +9736395711.

FilWrite is composed of Filipino writers in Bahrain who bonded together to foster camaraderie among its ranks and create a strong united voice to support the community on various issues.

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