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National Online Essay Writing Competition

The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is organising a National Online Essay Writing Competition to commemorate the occasion of Audit Diwas. Each year, ...

The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is organising a National Online Essay Writing Competition to commemorate the occasion of Audit Diwas. Each year, 16th November is celebrated as Audit Diwas, as it was on this day in the year 1860 that Sir Edward Drummond took charge as the first Auditor General of India.

The essay competition aims to make the youth of the country aware of the institution of CAG of India and appreciate the contribution of the CAG in promoting public accountability and good governance. The competition will also give an opportunity for young minds to harness their creativity and expression of the ways in which the institution of the CAG can contribute to good governance.

Topics for the online essay competition for the year 2022 are as follows: A. The CAG: Helping India achieve Panchamrit - five nectar elements to deal with climate change B. The CAG: Realising the Constitution's vision, Enlivening Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav C: CAG@2047: Imagine you are the CAG of India in year 2047. What will be your strategy for the institution?

Participants can submit an essay on any one of the above topics.

The essays will be evaluated separately in English and Hindi.

Winners of the competition will be awarded cash prizes as follows: First prize: ₹30,000 Second prize: ₹20,000 Third prize: ₹15,000

There are no charges/registration for participation in the competition.

Eligibility: 1. The online essay writing competition is open to all persons who are currently enrolled in a course of study at any institution recognized by any University in India. 2. The participant should not be more than 25 years old as on 15.08.2022. 3. Employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department shall not be eligible for participating in the competition. 4. Only one entry from each participant will be considered. In case it is discovered that a participant has submitted more than one entry, all the entries from the participant will be disqualified.

Manner of submission: The participants would be required to submit six documents online as attachments in a single e-mail to the address: [email protected] . The details of these documents are given in paras 5.4.1.1 to 5.4.1.5. The subject of the e-mail should be written as “Audit Diwas 2022 Essay".

Entries may be e-mailed on any date till 15th September, 2022 by 5 PM.

Click here to read the details.

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Winner Announcement of Poshan Maah Open ‘Essay Writing Competition’ Reading Time : 7 minutes -->

Taking into account the celebration of the fourth Rashtriya Poshan Maah (September 2021) under ‘Poshan Abhiyan, the Commission launched an Open ‘ Essay Writing Competition ’ with an aim to generate awareness and to promote the nutrition status among the masses, which was live from 9 th to 30th September 2021 through MyGov Portal.

In this regard, we appreciate the efforts of all the participants and thank them for their overwhelming interest, enthusiasm and keenness in participating in the Quiz. Post evaluation of the individual entries received through MyGov.in portal, following entries are recorded as top 05 entries (one from each zone).

Click on the following link to see list of winners of Essay Writing Competition: Winner Announcement_Essay Writing Competition_Poshan Maah

We once again would like to thank all the participants for their valuable contributions and extend our best wishes and warm regards for your bright and prosperous future.

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NCERT & My Gov India collaborates for ‘Online Essay Writing Competition’, classes 9 to 12 can participate

NCERT and MY Gov India has together launched the ‘Online Essay Writing Competition’ for students of classes 9 to 12. Students can visit the official site of My Gov India and participate in the competition.

Ministry of Education along with NCERT and MY Gov India has launched the ‘Online Essay Writing Competition’ for school students. The essay competition has been themed “Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat’. Class 9 to 12 students can participate in the competition and the entries are valid till August 14, 2020.

The competition is a part of the Independence Day celebrations in the country. The theme envisions the emergence of a robust and strong nation committed to the welfare of all. It is a clarion call by the Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi for a strong, vibrant and self-reliant India for all and an India of all.

Ramesh Pokhriyal, Minister of Education has shared the news on his official twitter handle. The tweet reads, “Students from classes IX to XII, it is time to wear your creative hats! @mygovindia and @ncert bring you an Online Essay Writing Competition themed 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat.' Participate now! Entries valid till 14th Aug.”

Students from classes IX to XII, it is time to wear your creative hats! @mygovindia and @ncert bring you an Online Essay Writing Competition themed 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat.' Participate now! Entries valid till 14th Aug For more details: https://t.co/69H7Q1HnUw pic.twitter.com/0AI1RzkWyy — Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) August 6, 2020

The selection of the best essay will be taken up at two levels. Firstly, SCERTs may form a committee of experts to examine the entries at the state/UT level and select the 10 best entries. The evaluation criteria involve 20 percent weightage to the central theme, 20 percent to coherence and organization in structure, 40 percent to creativity, and 20 percent to clarity in language expression and style. Students who want to appear for the essay writing competition can check My Gov India official site for details.

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My Gov & NCERT Online Essay Writing Competition 2024, Class 9 to 12 Students can Participate Now

Education Ministry Of India invites school students at the secondary and senior secondary stages to participate in the essay writing competition and Submit your entries now!. Students from classes IX to XII, it is time to wear your creative hats! at My Gov India and NCERT bring you an Online Essay Writing Competition themed ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat.

Latest Update: The MHRD has extended the deadline for online submission of essays as part of the Independence day essay competition.

This essay competition is held under the theme ‘ Atma Nirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat ‘. Students of Classes 9-12 desirous to participate in the online Independence Day 2020 essay competition can send their entries till August 23 to innovate.mygov.in/essay-competition. Earlier, the last date was August 14.

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NCERT, the central institute of education, will aid the online essay competition and the shortlisted students will be awarded at the national level. An MHRD statement issued earlier said that the selection of essays will be taken up at two levels, at the states and at the national level.

My Gov & NCERT is conducting an Online Essay Competition On The Theme ‘aatmanirbhar Bharat-swatantra Bharat’.

Entries invited for Essay Competition is jointly organised by MyGov.In and NCERT. Students of classes IX to XII are eligible to send entries. Competition open till 14 August, 2020

Ministry of Education (MOE) along with NCERT and MY Gov India has launched the ‘ Online Essay Writing Competition ’ for school students.

Essay Writing Competition Details 202 3

The essay competition has been themed “Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat’. Class 9 to 12 students can participate now in the competition and the entries are valid till August 23, 2020 .

The competition is a part of the Independence Day celebrations in the country. The theme envisions the emergence of a robust and strong nation committed to the welfare of all.

It is a clarion call by the Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi for a strong, vibrant and self-reliant India for all and an India of all.

The selection of the best essay will be taken up at two levels. Firstly, SCERTs may form a committee of experts to examine the entries at the state/UT level and select the 10 best entries.

The evaluation criteria involve 20 percent weightage to the central theme, 20 percent to coherence and organization in structure, 40 percent to creativity, and 20 percent to clarity in language expression and style.

Students who want to participate in the essay writing competition can check My Gov India official site for details.

Word Limits:  For the Secondary Stage (Classes 9-10) the essay should be within 500 word limits while for the Higher Secondary Stage (Class 11 and 12) the essay should be within 800 word limit.

How to submit essay: The participant should submit the write-up in PDF file format only. Visit the website www.mygov.in to submit the essay.

Format: Write-up text should be submitted in readable Font of Hindi/English. Font size should be 12 for English and 14 for Hindi. Line spacing should be 1.15 only. Entries must be in either in English or Hindi

Essay Competition

MHRD, GoI is glad to announce an essay competition for school students at the secondary and senior secondary stages on the theme ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Swatantra Bharat’.

The Central Ministry of Human Resource Development is organizing an o nline essay competition in association with the MyGovernment website to mark Independence Day.

NCERT is conducting these competitions as nodal agency for Secondary Stage and Higher Secondary Stage students across the country.

‘Atmanirbhar Bharat-Swatantra Bharat’ will be the main theme of the essay competition on various topics.

Aatmanirbhar and Swatantra Bharat campaign focuses on:

• ensuring health and wellbeing for all;
• achieving sustainable development with concerns of environment rooted in all initiatives;
• optimizing resource mobilization and develop quality indicators to map interventions,
• strengthening the efforts to bridge all forms of inequalities including social and economic divide for enabling each and every individual to enjoy the fruits of progress. 
• evolving multifarious approaches to address natural and human calamities with our own strength and reservoir of resources.
• develop scientific and technical knowledge for innovating strategies to overcome barriers to development.

The present pandemic, COVID-19, as our Honorable Prime Minister reminds us, has once again brought to the forefront with our commitment to address challenges of life with thrust on our own capabilities and abilities.

As the theme –  Aatmanirbhar Bharat- Swatantra Bharat  rightly reiterates our commitment for working towards achieving self-reliance in all sectors of our economy rooted in our own pillars of culture, heritage and knowledge for becoming a global force to reckon with.

The themes designed in the essay will help students to explore their ideas for translating the concept of  Aatmanirbhar , self-reliance into achievable one.

Themes of the Essay Competition ( Topics for Essay Competition )

• Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Indian Constitution and Democracy are the biggest enablers
• India at 75: A Nation Marching towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat through Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat: Innovation thrives when there is Unity in Diversity
• Digital India for Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Opportunities on COVID-19 and Beyond
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat – How can school children contribute to National Development?
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Overcoming Gender, Caste and Ethnic biases
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Making of a New India through Bio-diversity and Agricultural Prosperity
• While I exercise my rights, I must not forget to undertake my duties to usher in an Aatmanirbhar Bharat
• My physical fitness is my wealth that will build the Human Capital for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
• Conserve Blue to Go Green for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Guidelines For The Participants : The essay competition is meant for students of Secondary and Higher Secondary Stages from schools under CBSE, KVS, NVS, NIOS and All School boards/SCERTs at the State/UT Level.

• IX to X (Secondary Stage)
• XI to XII (Higher Secondary Stage)

Word Limits of Essay for each theme

• For the Secondary Stage (Class IX & X) the essay should be within 500* word limits
• For the Higher Secondary Stage (Class XI &XII) the essay should be within 800* word limits

*The essay should not exceed word limit. This would lead to disqualification

Mode of submission

• The participant should submit the write-up in PDF file format only. PDF within 8 MB
• Visit the website   www.MyGov.in  to submit the essay.
• Write-up text should be submitted in readable Font of  Hindi/English .
• Font size should be 12 for English and 14 for Hindi.
• Line spacing should be 1.15 only.
• Entries must be in either in English or Hindi

Terms And Conditions (T&C)

• The Competition is open to all citizens of India only.
• All entries must be submitted on  MyGov.in . Entries submitted through any other medium/mode would not be considered for evaluation.
• A participant can send one entry only. In case it is found that any participant has submitted more than one entry, all the entries will be considered as invalid.
• The entry should be original. Copied entries will not be considered under the contest.
• The participant must be the same person who has written the write-up and plagiarism would not be accepted.
• Please note that the Essay must be original and should not violate any provision of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.
• Anyone found infringing on others’ copyright would be disqualified from the competition. Government of India does not bear any responsibility for copyright violations or infringements of intellectual property carried out by the participants.
• Mention of the authors name/emails, etc. anywhere in the body of the essay will lead to disqualification.
• Participant is to make sure that their MyGov profile is accurate and updated since MHRD would be using this for further communication. This includes details such as name, photo, complete postal address, email ID and phone number. Entries with incomplete profiles would not be considered.
• MHRD reserves the right to cancel or amend all or any part of the Competition and/ or the Terms & Conditions/Technical Parameters/ Evaluation Criteria.

However, any changes to the Terms and Conditions/Technical Parameters/Evaluation Criteria, or cancellation of the Contest, will be updated /posted on the MyGov. platform.

It would be the responsibility of the participants to keep themselves informed of any changes in the Terms & Conditions/Technical Parameters/Evaluation Criteria stated for this Contest.

Criteria Of Selection : Selection of the best essay will be taken up at two levels. Firstly, SCERTs may form a committee of experts to examine the entries at the state/UT level and select the 10 best entries.

Next, the selected 10 essays from each state/UT will become a pool of selected essays for final selection at the national level by a team of experts selected by NCERT.

All the entries received within the due date will be placed before a Selection Committee for final selection. The decision of the Selection Committee will be final and binding on all the contestants.

Any legal proceedings arising out of the competition/its entries/ winners shall be subject to jurisdiction of Delhi only.

Criteria Of Evaluation : The write-ups will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

• Central Theme – contextual (20%)
• Coherence and organization in structure (20%)
• Creativity (40%)
• Clarity in language expression and Style (20%) 

Certification And Award: Attractive prizes shall be announced shortly for the national level entries. However, participation certificates shall be jointly issued by NCERT and MyGov for all participants who submit their essays.

Participation Form Details

Steps to participate in Online Essay Competition

Ministry Of Education in association with Mygov.in and NCERT is organising an essay competition for the school students as part of the Independence Day celebrations under the theme ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat- Swatantra Bharat’. The competition will be held online . The deadline to submit the essay is August 23

School students at the secondary and senior secondary stages (classes 9 to 12) can participate. The theme ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat- Swatantra Bharat’ envisions the emergence of a robust and strong nation committed to the welfare of all.

• Visit the Official Website: www.MyGov.in
• Click on the Essay Competition Link
• Online Essay Writing Competitions Web Portal will appear
• Now, Click on the Participate Link
• Again Click on the image of login to participate
• Login Web page will appear
• Now, Login with a Social Account
• After Log in the web page, Participation Form will open
• In this form fill the required information
• Upload the write-up in PDF file
• Click on the Submit Button.
• Your Participation has been successfully completed
• Participate Now
• Last Date of Submission: 23rd August 2020

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National Defense University (NDU) Press will host the 18 th Annual SECDEF National Security Essay Competition for Academic Year 2023-2024, culminating in the final round of judging in May 2024. This competition challenges students at joint professional military education (JPME) institutions to research and write scholarly essays about significant aspects of national security strategy.

The purpose of this competition is to stimulate thinking about national security strategy, promote well-written research, and contribute to a broader security debate among professionals. NDU Press manages the competition in three phases, with assistance from coordinators and faculty judges representing each participating JPME school. First, the schools conduct internal competitions and submit their best essays to NDU Press. Second, judges evaluate nominated essays from other schools at their home station via the Internet. Finally, judges travel to NDU for the final round conference to determine winners in each category.

Students may enter essays in one category: National Security Research Essay.

Click here to read the competition rules

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First Place Lieutenant Colonel Karl Scheuerman, ANG Eisenhower School "Weaponizing Wheat: How Strategic Competition with Russia Could Threaten American Food Security"

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Third Place Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Wong, USMCR Eisenhower School “Alexa, Write My OPORD: Promise and Pitfalls of Machine Learning for Commanders in Combat”

For the 2023 competition, the winning and other worthy essays will be published in  Joint Force Quarterly 111  (4 th  Quarter 2023), the CJCS professional military, interagency, and security studies journal; or in other NDU Press publications as appropriate. Authors of the first-, second-, and third-place essays will be recognized by the CJCS with certificates and—if conditions permit—a personal meeting with the Secretary of Defense.

This is a joint, interagency writing competition, and essays are expected to meet rigorous academic standards. Thus, senior faculty commitment in each participating college or school is an imperative for a healthy competition. Faculty essay coordinators are requested to actively promote and inform students of the opportunity to compete with their colleagues, and faculty judges are requested to make a significant investment of their time in reading and evaluating essays during both phases of judging.

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Solas Awards

Best Travel Writing

Extraordinary stories about travel and the human spirit have been the cornerstones of our books since 1993. With the Solas Awards we honor writers whose work inspires others to explore. We’re looking for the best stories about travel and the world. Funny, illuminating, adventurous, uplifting, scary, inspiring, poignant stories that reflect the unique alchemy that occurs when you enter unfamiliar territory and begin to see the world differently as a result. We hope these awards will be a catalyst for those who love to leave home and tell others about it.

💰 Entry fee: $25

📅 Deadline: September 21, 2024

Creative Nonfiction Prize

Indiana Review

Genres: Essay, Fiction, and Non-fiction

Send us one creative nonfiction piece, up to 5000 words, for a chance at $1000 + publication. This year's contest will be judged by Lars Horn.

💰 Entry fee: $20

📅 Deadline: March 31, 2024 (Expired)

Hispanic Culture Review Contest 2022-2023

Hispanic Culture Review

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

As the Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano once said, "the best that the world has is in the many worlds that the world contains." Therefore, this year we invite you to reflect on the following questions: How do you or your community celebrate these connections? How do you value those experiences with those people who leave a mark on your life? 1 work will be awarded in each category: 1) photography & visual arts, 2) poetry, and 3) narrative/essay/academic investigation.

$100 for photography, poetry, and essay winners

💰 Entry fee: $0

📅 Deadline: February 01, 2023 (Expired)

The Letter Review Prize for Unpublished Books

The Letter Review

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

Free to enter. Seeking 0-5000 word (poetry: 15 pgs) excerpts of unpublished books (Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction), including most self-published and indie-published works. 2-4 Winners (publication of extract is optional). We Shortlist 10-20 writers. Open to writers from anywhere in the world, with no theme or genre restrictions. Judged blind.

Optional Publication of Excerpt, Letter of Recommendation

📅 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.

💰 Entry fee: $4

📅 Deadline: March 15, 2024 (Expired)

Red Hen Press Women's Prose Prize

Red Hen Press

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

Established in 2018, the Women’s Prose Prize is for previously unpublished, original work of prose. Novels, short story collections, memoirs, essay collections, and all other forms of prose writing are eligible for consideration. The awarded manuscript is selected through a biennial competition, held in even-numbered years, that is open to all writers who identify as women.

Publication by Red Hen Press

📅 Deadline: February 28, 2024 (Expired)

Annual Student Essay Contest

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

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)

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

The Letter Review Prize for Nonfiction

Genres: Essay, Memoir, Non-fiction, Crime, Humor, and Science Writing

2-4 Winners are published. We Shortlist 10-20 writers. Seeking Nonfiction 0-5000 words. Judges’ feedback available. Open to writers from anywhere in the world, with no theme or genre restrictions. Judged blind. All entries considered for publication + submission to Pushcart.

Publication by The Letter Review

💰 Entry fee: $2

Solar Flare

Genres: Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, Poetry, Script Writing, and Short Story

Sunspot Lit is looking for one work, including a novel or novella excerpt, that provides a flare of creative energy. Literary or genre accepted. Enter through Submittable or Duotrope. Learn more: https://sunspotlit.com/contests

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2024

Rigel 2024: $500 for Prose, Poetry, Art, or Graphic Novel

Literary or genre works accepted. Winner receives $500 plus publication, while runners-up and finalists are offered publication. No restrictions on theme or category. Closes: February 29. Entry fee: $12.50. Enter as many times as you like through Submittable or Duotrope

$500 + publication

Runners-up and finalists are offered publication

💰 Entry fee: $12

📅 Deadline: February 29, 2024 (Expired)

Aurora Polaris Creative Nonfiction Award

Trio House Press

We seek un-agented full-length creative nonfiction manuscripts including memoir, essay collections, etc. 50,000 - 80,000 words.

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2024

Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award

Killer Nashville

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novel, Poetry, Science Fiction, Script Writing, Short Story, and Thriller

The Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award is committed to discovering new writers, as well as superlative books by established authors and, upon discovery, sharing those writers and their works with new readers. There are a large number of both fiction and non-fiction categories you can enter.

💰 Entry fee: $79

📅 Deadline: June 15, 2024

A Very Short Story Contest

Gotham Writers Workshop

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.

World Historian Student Essay Competition

World History Association

Genres: Children's and Essay

The World Historian Student Essay Competition is an international competition open to students enrolled in grades K–12 in public, private, and parochial schools, and those in home-study programs. Membership in the World History Association is not a requirement for submission. Past winners may not compete in the same category again.

The Lascaux Prize in Creative Nonfiction

Lascuax Review

Creative nonfiction may include memoirs, chronicles, personal essays, humorous perspectives, literary journalism—anything the author has witnessed, experienced, or discovered. Pieces may be previously published or unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. Winner receives $1,000, a bronze medallion, and publication in The Lascaux Review.

💰 Entry fee: $15

📅 Deadline: September 30, 2024

Work-In-Progress (WIP) Contest

Unleash Press

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

We aim to assist writers in the completion of an important literary project and vision. The Unleash WIP Award offers writers support in the amount of $500 to supplement costs to aid in the completion of a book-length work of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Writers will also receive editorial feedback, coaching meetings, and an excerpt/interview feature in Unleash Lit.

Coaching, interview, and editorial support

💰 Entry fee: $35

📅 Deadline: July 15, 2024

NOWW 26th International Writing Contest

Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop (NOWW)

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

Open to all writers in four categories: poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and critical writing.

2nd: $100 | 3rd: $50

💰 Entry fee: $7

Stories of Inspiration

Nonfiction stories of inspiration wanted (between 500 to 2,000 words). Submissions should highlight the struggle and resilience of the human spirit, especially related to cultures of BIPOC or marginalized communities. Stories must be original, unpublished works in English. One successful entry will be awarded each month from April 2024 and will be included within Kinsman Quarterly’s online journal and digital magazine. Successful authors receive $200 USD and publication in our digital magazine. No entry fee required.

Publication in Kinsman Quarterly's online magazine

📅 Deadline: December 31, 2024

WOW! Women On Writing Quarterly Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest

WOW! Women On Writing

Genres: Non-fiction and Essay

Seeking creative nonfiction essays on any topic (1000 words or less) and in any style--from personal essay and memoir to lyric essay and hybrid, and more! The mission of this contest is to reward bravery in real-life storytelling and create an understanding of our world through thoughtful, engaging narratives. Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published okay; simultaneous submissions okay; multiple submissions are okay as long as they are submitted in their own individual e-mail. Open internationally.

2nd: $300 | 3rd: $200 | 7 runner-ups: $25 Amazon Gift Cards

Vocal Challenges

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

Enter themed storytelling contests to put your creativity to the test and be in with a chance of winning cash prizes and more. To submit, you'll need to sign up for a monthly fee of $9.99, or $4.99/month for 3 months.

$1,000 — $5,000

📅 Deadline: March 07, 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.

Free online courses

On Writing:

How to Craft a Killer Short Story

The Non-Sexy Business of Writing Non-Fiction

How to Write a Novel

Understanding Point of View

Developing Characters That Your Readers Will Love

Writing Dialogue That Develops Plot and Character

Stop Procrastinating! Build a Solid Writing Routine

On Editing:

Story Editing for Authors

How to Self-Edit Like a Pro

Novel Revision: Practical Tips for Rewrites

How to Write a Short Story in 7 Steps

Reedsy's guide to novel writing

Literary Devices and Terms — 35+ Definitions With Examples

10 Essential Fiction Writing Tips to Improve Your Craft

How to Write Dialogue: 8 Simple Rules and Exercises

8 Character Development Exercises to Help You Nail Your Character

Bonus resources

200+ Short Story Ideas

600+ Writing Prompts to Inspire You

100+ Creative Writing Exercises for Fiction Authors

Story Title Generator

Pen Name Generator

Character Name Generator

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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Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate - Essay Writing Competition

Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate - Essay Writing Competition ...

As the nation commemorates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, marking the 75 glorious years of India’s Independence, Vigyan Prasar , under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) and 18 other Ministries of the Government of India, is holding a mega event “ Vigyan SarvatraPujyate ”(Science is revered everywhere)during the National Science Week (22-28 February 2022).

To engage the masses with the mission, Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate Essay Writing Competition invites innovative entries.

The competition will remain open from 01st February to 17th February, 2022.

Prizes and certificates will be given to the top five participants.

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