Writing Contests

We regularly host free writing contests with cash prizes, so that our members can flex their writing muscle. Entry is open to any Scribophile member, so join today to enter your writing for a chance to win!

  1. Group-Sponsored Captain Short Story Halloween Contest

    Deadline:November 1 (8 days left)
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal

  2. Group-Sponsored Gen X Holiday Contest

    Deadline:October 31 (7 days left)
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal
    4th prize:20 karma points
    5th prize:10 karma points
    6th prize:5 karma points

Past writing contests

  1. Group-Sponsored MG/YA First Chapter Contest

    Deadline:September 30
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal

  2. Group-Sponsored Diverse Mythologies Contest

    Deadline:June 30
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal

  3. Group-Sponsored 6th Annual Happy Father’s Day Horror Contest

    Deadline:June 15
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal
See all past contests