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!

Open writing contests

  1. Group-Sponsored Chapter One Contest

    Deadline:March 30 (9 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 St. Patrick’s Day Horror Flash Fiction Contest

    Deadline:March 10
    Prizes:
    1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
    2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
    3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal

  2. Member-Sponsored Liminal Spaces Short Story Contest

    Deadline:Dec 31, 2022
    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

  3. Member-Sponsored Unexpected Compassion Contest

    Deadline:Nov 16, 2022
    Prizes:
    1st prize:20 karma points
    2nd prize:10 karma points
    3rd prize:5 karma points
See all past contests