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 New Year? Contest

    Deadline:December 31 (46 days left)
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal

  2. Group-Sponsored A Very Merry Mystery: The Christmas Crime Contest

    Deadline:December 20 (35 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

Past writing contests

  1. Member-Sponsored “And then…” Horror Contest

    Deadline:October 23
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal

  2. Group-Sponsored Cultural Object Contest

    Deadline:August 30
    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. 5th Annual Happy Father’s Day Horror Contest

    Deadline:June 9
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal
See all past contests