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 6th Annual Happy Father’s Day Horror Contest

    Deadline:June 15 (39 days left)
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal

  2. Group-Sponsored Unvarnished Truths Contest

    Deadline:May 14 (7 days left)
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal

Past writing contests

  1. Member-Sponsored Happy Birth-and-Deathday, Shakespeare! Contest

    Deadline:April 23
    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

  2. Group-Sponsored Back to the 80s Contest

    Deadline:March 15
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal, 20 karma points
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal, 15 karma points
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal, 10 karma points

  3. Group-Sponsored New Year? Contest

    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal
See all past contests