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

    Deadline:April 23 (31 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 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

  2. 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

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

    Deadline:Dec 20, 2025
    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
See all past contests