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. 5th Annual Happy Father’s Day Horror Contest

    Deadline:June 9 (40 days left)
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal

  2. Group-Sponsored Query/Synopsis Contest

    Deadline:April 30 (19 minutes 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 Valentine’s Day Flash Fiction Contest

    Deadline:February 7
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 via PayPal

  2. Member-Sponsored A Winter Gift Contest

    Deadline:Nov 30, 2024
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal
    4th prize:15 karma points
    5th prize:10 karma points

  3. Member-Sponsored What Happend Was… Horror Contest

    Deadline:Oct 24, 2024
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal
See all past contests