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The Creative Writing Quest

Foster the Young  Writer Within Join India’s Top Under-18 Writing Contest

Why Join IWP JR?

India Writing Project Junior (IWP JR) is more than just a writing competition. We aim to empower young minds, foster creativity, and nurture the love for literature among the youth of India. Here’s why you should consider IWP JR:

Tailored Age Group Classifications

We understand that age plays a crucial role in literary capabilities. That’s why we’ve divided our contest into four age groups –

• 16-18 years.

This age-specific segmentation ensures that your child competes with peers of similar abilities, thus making the competition fair and encouraging.

Feedback from Accredited Authors

At IWP JR, we’ve enlisted an esteemed panel of renowned authors as our judges.

They not only evaluate each submission thoroughly but also provide constructive feedback.

This expert critique can help participants learn, grow, and refine their writing skills.

Guaranteed E-Certificates

Every participant of the IWP JR contest is a winner in their own right, and we recognize that by providing a guaranteed e-certificate.

The certificates carry verifiable barcodes, making them easy to verify anytime, anywhere.

Potential to Win Cash Prizes

The IWP JR contest rewards creativity and talent.

We have an exciting range of cash prizes up for grabs for the top three winners in each age group.

Moreover, we have additional bonus prizes, ensuring a wide range of opportunities to win.

Chance to Get Published

Apart from the cash prizes and certificates, the top three winners in each age-group also get their work published in a national daily.

This exposure can be a significant boost for young, budding authors, instilling confidence and motivation in them.

Win Exciting Prizes!

At India Writing Project Junior (IWP JR), we believe every participant is a winner. By taking part in the competition, your child is already embracing their creativity and taking a significant step in their literary journey. However, we also love to reward outstanding performances. Here’s a glimpse at our exciting prize offerings:

Cash Prizes:

• 1st Prize: ₹10,000
• 2nd Prize: ₹5,000
• 3rd Prize: ₹2,500
• 10 Bonus Prizes: ₹1000 (each)

Publication in a National Daily

Winner E-Certificate

Ages 13-15​

Judging criteria.

Given the differing developmental stages and writing abilities among the age groups, it’s important that the judging criteria reflect these nuances. Here are the criteria for each group:

• Creativity: How unique and imaginative are the ideas in the piece?
• Structure: Does the piece have a clear beginning, middle, and end?
• Grammar & Vocabulary: Has the participant used basic grammar correctly and shown a good range of vocabulary for their age group?
• Clarity: Is the writing understandable, and does it make sense?
• 1st Prize: INR 10,000
• 2nd Prize: INR 5,000
• 3rd Prize: INR 2,500
• Ten bonus winners: INR 1,000 each
• Creativity & Originality : How unique and creative is the piece?
• Structure & Organization : Is the piece well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion?
• Grammar, Vocabulary & Language Use : How well has the participant used grammar and vocabulary? Do they use language that’s appropriate to their age and topic?
• Content : Does the piece have clear and relevant content?
• Narrative Flow & Engagement : Does the writing flow smoothly? Is it engaging for the reader?
• Creativity & Originality : How unique and original is the piece?
• Structure & Organization : Is the piece well-structured and coherent?
• Grammar, Vocabulary & Sophistication of Language : Has the participant used more advanced grammar and vocabulary? Do they use sophisticated language?
• Depth of Content : Does the piece show depth of thought and insight?
• Style & Voice : Does the participant have a distinctive writing style and voice?
• Originality & Innovation : How original and innovative is the piece?
• Structure, Coherence & Transition : Is the piece well-structured, coherent, and do ideas transition smoothly?
• Grammar, Vocabulary & Sophistication of Language : Has the participant used advanced grammar and vocabulary effectively? Is the language sophisticated and appropriate to the topic?
• Depth of Content & Analysis : Does the piece show deep insight, understanding, and analysis of the topic?
• Style, Voice & Narrative Technique : Does the participant have a strong and distinctive writing style and voice? Have they effectively used narrative techniques?

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Please fill out the form below to register.

At India Writing Project Junior (IWP JR), we believe in keeping the communication lines clear and open. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions to help you navigate your child’s journey with us.

IWP JR is open to all children in the age groups of 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. We have categorized participants into these age groups for fairness and to ensure that they compete with peers of similar ages and abilities.

• What types of writing can my child submit?
• You can register your child through our online portal. Choose your preferred entry package: Single Entry, Double Entry, or Triple Entry, based on the number of submissions your child wishes to make. If you want to submit more than one piece, you can register under the same name multiple times.

Entries will be evaluated by a panel of accredited authors who will consider various factors including clarity, consistency, subject relevance, style of narration, creativity, and more. Our aim is to provide a fair and unbiased judgment for all participants.

For each age category, we have exciting cash prizes for the top three winners:

In addition, there will be ten bonus winners who will each receive INR 1,000. It’s a fantastic opportunity for your child to be recognized and rewarded for their writing talents.

Yes, each entry should have a minimum of 50 words and a maximum of 1050 words. This word limit allows participants to express their thoughts effectively while ensuring a fair evaluation process.

We highly value originality and creativity. If an entry is found to be plagiarized, it will be disqualified immediately. We encourage participants to submit their own work and showcase their unique writing skills.

The submission period opens on 10th July and closes on 20th September. Make sure your child submits their entry within this timeframe to be considered for the contest.

Results : 20th October

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ABOUT SHORT STORY CONTEST 2023

JUMPING THE ODDS - Short Story Contest 2023 aims at bringing our compelling short stories from individuals across the globe.

This contest is organized under the INDIA in 2047 mission that is driven by some of best minds of India on a mission to visualize India in 2047. Started in 2022, this mission organizes a series of events, conferences, recognitions, publications and contests. This initiative is organized by ReadWriteIndia Publications.

This initiative is organized by Readwrite Productions, the publication division of Prime5C. To know more about the organization visit www.readwriteindia.in

#BE COME STRONGER

Open to all writers, regardless of nationality or age..

Short stories can be submitted in the following genres

ROMANCE & HUMOR

COMING OF AGE

SCIENCE FICTION

SOCIAL ISSUES

THRILLER & CRIME

Submission guidelines.

Stories should be original, previously unpublished works of fiction.

Entries must be in English, typed in 12-point font, double-spaced, and anywhere between 2000- 3500 words.

Stories must be emailed to [email protected] on or before the last date.

The story can be in any genre. The ones named by us are just indicative.

Jury: Entries will be judged anonymously by a panel of judges. The selection will be based on content, character, relevance, and pace. The Jury decisions will be final.

Shortlisting: Shortlisted submissions will be notified by email and/or phone. 10-12 stories will be selected for publication.

Mentoring: a. All applicants will be eligible to attend a workshop where the contours of short-story writing gets discussed. b. All shortlisted candidates will receive mentoring on their story for modifications if any through an exclusive online workshop. The story credit will stay with the author.

Selection: Selected stories will be published by ReadWriteIndia Productions in both electronic and paperback book version. The due credit will be given to the author as against the story.

Rights: All rights to the stories remain with the author, but the organizers reserve the right to publish winning on their website, online anthology, and/or paperback version.

Certificates: All registered applicants will receive a certificate of participation in a e-version delivered to the registered email id.

Mentoring by Authors

Certificate of Recognition

Authorship Credit

25 Copies of Printed Books

Registration, inr 1000 /participant.

One story can be submitted per application.

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• By entering the contest, entrants agree to abide by these rules and to the judges' decisions. The decisions of the Jury is final.
• The entrants agree to all the submission guidelines indicated in this contest website.
• The organizers reserve the right to cancel the contest or modify these rules at any time.

IMPORTANT DATES

15 may 2023.

Registration Opens

30 AUG 2023

Submission of Story Closes

30 SEP 2023

Selection by Jury

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Write India Stories

Did you know that Caranzalem and Mokokchung are places in India? Or that Vasco da Gama is not just the name of the Portuguese explorer, but also a city in Goa? Heard of Adoor, Asansol, Sakra or Ichapore? Well, these are just names of some of the places from where we received the 18,000 stories as part of the Write India Season 2! Write India has been an exhilarating experience for all of us and been quite an eye-opener with regard to the latent talent in our country. And we discovered another generation of authors with Write India top winners – The book ‘Write India Stories Season 2’ is a compilation of 31 winning stories that impressed India’s bestselling authors. What are you waiting for, order your copy NOW!

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Kavita Kané

Jeet Thayil

Salman Rushdie

Amish Tripathi

Amitav Ghosh

Nayantara Sahgal

Clare Mackintosh

Upamanyu Chatterjee

Write india facts

• Season 2 concluded with a grand finale at the Times LitFest Delhi on December 2, 2018.
• People from all walks of life participated and they wrote for all genres.
• Write India Season 1 & 2 received a whopping 45,000 entries!
• The number of new participants in Season 2 was greater than the number of people who had already participated in Season 1. This means that we could encourage more number of people to write!

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Empowering Voices, Inspiring Creativity

Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning." -Maya Angelou

Every day, a new writer awakens, stirred by their unique muses. Be it a child entranced by the whimsical world of Roald Dahl, a corporate worker sketching fantastical escapes from daily monotony, a teenager falling head over heels for literature, a mother chronicling life’s hurdles or a heartbroken poet seeking solace in verse.

At the India Writing Project, we’re on a relentless quest to discover, nurture, and champion these blossoming talents. Our mission? To cultivate a safe, unbiased platform that acknowledges and rewards writers across India.

Who Are We?

We are a passionate, diverse team of wordsmiths, united by one vision – to amplify the voice of India’s budding writers. We are independent, homegrown, and driven by the goal of creating an inclusive space where authors, young and old, can freely express, evolve, and achieve their writing ambitions.

Why Join Us?

Embarking on a writing journey can be daunting – countless drafts, endless nights, and moments of doubt. Yet, in the end, you emerge with a piece of art, a story that is uniquely yours. So, where do you go from here?

What's new in Season 6?

Our commitment to improving your experience led us to introduce valuable additions to the program:

Personalized Feedback Reports:

Detailed insights and advice from our panel of judges to aid your writing journey.

Enhanced Prize Money:

An even more substantial token of our appreciation for your creativity and effort.

Verifiable E-Certificates:

An official recognition of your participation and achievements.

Easy-Access Participant Portal:

A convenient hub for all your program-related needs.

Together, let’s write, share, and celebrate the power of stories.

See you on the other side, what's in it for you.

Hone Your Craft

IWP provides an ideal environment for you to refine your writing skills. By offering feedback from esteemed judges, writing prompts, and exposure to diverse writing styles, we'll guide you on your path to becoming a better wordsmith.

Spotlight on Talent

This is your stage! IWP's creative writing quest is a golden opportunity to showcase your creativity to an extensive audience, elevating your work from your desk to the limelight. Who knows? Literary agents or publishers could be your next fans!

Prize-Winning Words

Here at the India Writing Project, we honor your talent with an array of rewards including enticing cash prizes, invaluable feedback, and publishing opportunities. It’s not just a competition; it's an investment in your literary journey.

Craft Your Portfolio

This isn't a fleeting event; it's a stepping stone towards building an impressive portfolio. It's a chance to create new literary masterpieces and gather the confidence to seize other writing opportunities that come your way.

Forge Literary Bonds

Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for the written word. Engage in thoughtful exchanges, gather inspiration, and create a nurturing writer's community that fuels your creativity.

Dare to Excel

IWP is more than a competition; it's a personal challenge. Dare to stretch your creative muscles, delve into unknown genres, and pit your skills against other gifted writers. This quest will nurture your distinctive voice and style, aiding your growth in the literary world.

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Submissions for season 6 are now closed., results: 15th april, thank you for contributing to the india writing project season 6 and making it a success..

A New Generation Of Writing Contests Is Here

Providing a platform for writers of every age, every city and every professionâ . â“writing is hard work. writing is showing….

The India Saga Saga | September 21, 2021 12:00 am

Providing a platform for writers of every age, every city and every profession . ÂWriting is hard work. Writing is showing up every day. Writing is an art and a job at the very same time.Â

A new writer emerges into the world every single day. A corporate employee waking up to his ability to write about difficult times, a teenage girl finding herself falling in love with her English classes, a mother journaling the many challenges in her life, or a poet born from an upending heartbreak.

Fortunately, with the advent of digital media platforms, hundreds of budding writers have the easy-to-reach opportunity of gaining exposure and getting discovered by the countryÂs biggest literary masters. There are a plethora of routes a professional/creative writer can explore in the digital age:

• Building a strong personal presence on social media by regularly featuring their written pieces on their profile
• Networking via online Facebook groups, LinkedIn groups or other social media platforms and showcasing their work
• Publishing their work in the form of an e-book (Amazon Kindle, for example)
• Taking part in online competitions that allow exposure to judges (in most cases, these judges are acclaimed personalities in the literature industry)

IndiaÂs Next Big Writer is the countryÂs most trusted platform for online poetry and creative writing contests. The goal of the platform is to discover IndiaÂs next generation of writers, valuing and showcasing their art/pieces of writing for the world to see. The brand is founded by a group of writers which, in their words, allows them to Âunderstand the difficulty of finding a platform that appreciates the process of writing, and the writing itself.Â

What makes this platform TRUSTABLE?

1. A writer is as good as the authenticity of their work. With INBWÂs transparent social media communication, the writer remains assured of the safety of his / her work. They publish the works on their social media as well as their home magazine, INBW Select, with the writerÂs official approval. In turn, providing exposure to his / her work.

With a successful first season earlier this year, INBW focused their efforts on digital and social media platforms, and built a community of writers across its many forms. HereÂs what the winners of their previous competition had to say:

ÂThis will go down as one of the happiest days of my life. Thank you so much for the opportunity.Â

Melvin J Gideon, Bonus Prize Winner, 1st Competition

ÂItÂs not the cash prizes that excited me. I was thrilled that the judges read through my work and titled me one of IndiaÂs Next Big Writers. The feeling is wonderful.Â

Arshya Aggarwal, 1st Prize Winner, 1st Competition

• ItÂs affordable and rewards sizable cash prizes: Their first season of the competition awarded two winners with cash prizes worth ?60,000 and bonus prizes worth ?10,000. With writers looking for monetary help, this contest couldnÂt have come at a better time. With a minimal and affordable registration fee, the rewards are exemplary.
• Comes With A Guaranteed Certificate: In the era of work-from-home internships, online classes, and much more, a writerÂs resume and online portfolio are king. Additionally, in-person interviews are a thing of the past so an online profile is a writerÂs best bet. A certificate commending your work in a national-level contest not only adds credibility to your name but also helps you build a stronger case when negotiating job salaries etcetera. The best part? You donÂt have to win the competition to receive a certificate. Every participant receives one.

With the launch of their second season of competitions (open for submissions now!), the platform aims to reach writers across genres, spread across cities in India, belonging to different backgrounds, and give them a fair, equal platform to showcase their work. The beauty of doing this online is: it is a faceless competition. Writers are judged purely based on their work.

To participate now, click on this link: https://indiasnextbigwriter.com/ Continue Reading on The India saga

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2024 Poetry and Short Story contests now open

Hyderabad: The prestigious Rabindranath Tagore Award International Poetry Contest and Bharat Award International Short Story Contest are now accepting submissions for the 2024 edition. Aspiring writers, seize the opportunity to make your mark on the literary stage!

Founder of Bharat Award, Gopakumar Radhakrishan, has emphasized the high regard these contests hold in the global literary community. Writers stand to win a cash prize of Rs 5000 and a coveted award memento.

In addition to the grand first prize, the contests also offer recognition through five other awards, all meticulously recommended by international juries. The RBT group will organize a function to present the awards.

The deadline for registration and submission is November 30, 2023. For contest rules, registration, and guidelines, visit www.xpresspublications.com.

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Empowering creativity to inspire the world.

Discover the victors as we unveil the results on January 26th at 7 pm via our YouTube channel. Stay tuned for updates by subscribing to our YouTube Channel and following us on our social media platforms.

Season 2: Bigger and Better

Join Ridhhaan Jaiin's story writing competition and unleash your creativity. Season 1 saw participation from children across India and beyond, and now it's your turn to showcase your storytelling skills. Inspire others with your imagination and be a part of this exciting journey!

New to Story Writing?

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We understand story writing is new for many of us and hence Kubic Online has curated these set of videos which will help your kids to learn more on what is story writing, how can they form a story and make it interesting.

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Competition details.

Participation Criteria

Children can participate in one category out of the list below.

Age group of 05 - 08 years (399 words minimum)

Age group of 09 - 12  years (699 words minimum)

Age group of 13  - 16  years (1999 words minimum)

Language and Format

Submitted entry should be child's original fictional story in English language only. 

Multiple stories can be submitted but per registration only one story will be accepted.

A nominal fee of Rs. 149 per registration is mandatory to participate in the contest. For international children an equivalent amount of approximately $2 USD per story submission.

Best stories will be sponsored and published internationally by Ridhhaan Jaiin.

The winners will be featured in B'coz I can with Ridhhaan , a podcast on YouTube and other platforms.

Every participant will receive a certificate

Register until October 15, '23 . Story can be submitted anytime between August 15, '23  to October 31, '23.

Detailed information on our judges and their experiences

Submission Form

Complete form is to be filled by the participants or parents/gaurdians

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16 Places to Submit Children’s Writing in India

• May 11, 2021
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Introduction

In the last few years, books by young adults have flooded the Indian literary scene. There is a significant surge in the number of young authors published in India. To name a few- Zuni Chopra, Anusha Subramaniam, Melita Tessy, and Ayaan Kapadia are some of the best-selling authors in this category. Having made their debut in the literary world at a very young age, these young writers are bringing forth a new perspective with their stories. They not only offer a huge variety in their writing, ranging from fantasy fiction to literary fiction but have also encouraged youngsters to explore creative writing as a hobby.  

Recently, the Government of India has announced a new program called Mentoring Young Authors to hone the skills of young creative minds and mentor them to write in various genres like fiction, non-fiction, travelogues, memoirs, drama, and poetry. This scheme will ensure creating a pool of authors in 22 Indian languages who are ready to express themselves and project India on any international platform, as well as it will help in projecting Indian culture and literature globally. These works will be published and marketed on a national platform, apart from being translated into all the regional languages of India.

The overall focus on teaching creative writing to young minds has increased in the last few years. There are a plethora of courses on Creative Writing courses for kids and teens. Moreover, even some schools have made it a part of their curriculum.

We have collated a list of places where you can submit children’s writings in India. This list includes magazines and contests to submit children’s writing in India.

Disclaimer:

• HWR has only collated this list for reference purposes. Parents/ Young writers are advised to contact the magazines/ organizers directly before and after submission.
• HWR does not have any role to play in the selection process for any of the magazines and/or contests mentioned below.
• Please go through the submission guidelines/ contest guidelines carefully before sending in your submissions.
• The list is dynamic and will be updated from time to time.
• In case you are the editor/team member of a Children’s magazine in India OR organizing a contest for Children’s Writing in India, please let us know in the comments below to be added to the list.

Magazines to submit children’s writing in India

Bookosmia is a creative platform for young minds.

• Submission Guidelines: https://bookosmia.com/submit-a-story-write-to-sara/
• Category of Submissions accepted: Poetry, Stories, Essays, Book Reviews, Travelogues, etc.
• Age category : Up to 18

Intellyjelly

Intellyjelly is a magazine dedicated to young budding writers in India

• Submission Guidelines: Faqs – iNTELLYJELLY
• Category of Submissions accepted: Poetry and Stories 
• Age category : 4-12 years old

Minute Magazine

Minute  publishes quarterly and submissions are welcome year-round.

• Submission Guidelines: Submit – Minute Magazine
• Category of Submissions accepted: Poetry and Prose
• Age category: 14-25

NorthEast Review

The NorthEast Review magazine has a dedicated Children’s section called Moina Mel. They are open to submissions from all over the world. However, they particularly welcome submissions that relate to any aspect of the literature of any of the regions within the Northeast (of India).

• Submission Guidelines: https://northeastreview.wordpress.com/submit-your-work/
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Poetry, Stories, Essays, Book Reviews, Travelogues, etc.
• Age category: N.A

Kahani  is an award-winning children’s literary magazine that showcases the best of South Asian culture through original storytelling, art, and activities.

• Submission Guidelines: Kahani Magazine ⋆ South Asian Literary Magazine for Children
• Category of Submissions accepted: Stories
• Age category : Upto 16 years

PCM Magazine

The Progressive Curriculum Management Council created the PCM magazine in 1991. It has been publishing stories, poems, articles, drawings, paintings, puzzles, riddles, and cartoons every fortnight for the last two decades.

• Submission Guidelines: pcm (pcmmagazine.com)
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Poems, stories, and essays
• Age category: 4-9 years

Contests to submit children’s writing in India

Foyle young poets.

• Submission Guidelines: About – Foyle Young Poets
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Poems
• Language : English
• Prize:  Winners receive amazing prizes including membership of The Poetry Society and a stack of poetry goodies. Winners also attend a week-long intensive Arvon writing course, where they develop their creative writing skills alongside fellow poets or benefit from poetry residencies at their school or distance-mentoring depending on their age and location.
• Last Date: July 31st, 2021
• Age category: 11- 17 years

RobinAge – Bright Sparks Awards

RobinAge is an award-winning newspaper for children aged between 4-15 years. The Bright Sparks Awards are hosted every year for children with 39 prizes to be won.

• Submission Guidelines: Creative Writing, Art & Poetry Contest for Kids (robinage.com)
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Fiction stories, poetry and artwork
• Prize: Prizes will be awarded to three top schools for quality and quantity of entries received and to the top three entries in each contest category for each age group
• Last Date: February 28th, 2022
• Age category: Upto 16 years

Storymirror- Summer Times Fun

Storymirror is a popular literary platform to submit stories and poems for writers across age-groups. They are hosting the Summer Times Fun contest for children where the submissions can be in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Odia & Bangla.

• Submission Guidelines: Summer Writing Fun | Participate in the competition | StoryMirror
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Story and Poetry
• Language : English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Odia & Bangla.
• Prize:  Top 2 winners in each category and language will receive StoryMirror shop voucher worth Rs. 100/- and their content will be featured on Do with Lit Instagram page.
• Last date: May 14th, 2021
• Age category: Under 18

KidsEvent – Essay Writing Contest

KidsEvent is an online platform that hosts a variety of contests for kids across age groups.

• Submission Guidelines: KidsEvent.in – Kids Online Competitions and Activity Platform, India.
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Essays
• Prize: 3 winners will get medals and certificates for all participants
• Last date: May 28th, 2021
• Age category: Upto 16 years old

JASNA – Essay Contest

JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America) conducts an annual student Essay Contest to foster the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s works in new generations of readers.

• Submission Guidelines: Essay Contest » JASNA
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Essays on “Jane Austen in the Arts”.
• Prize:  First Place:  $1,000 scholarship and free registration and two nights’ lodging for JASNA’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (Transportation to the conference is not provided.) |  Second Place:  $500 scholarship |  Third Place:   $250 scholarship |Winners and their mentors each receive a one-year JASNA membership. In addition, each winner receives a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels. The winning essays are published on their website.
• Last date: June 1st, 2021
• Age category: Up to 21 years old

Jock Locke Essay Competition

The John Locke Institute encourages young people to cultivate the characteristics that turn good students into great writers: independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical analysis, and persuasive style. Their Essay Competition invites students to explore a wide range of challenging and interesting questions beyond the confines of the school curriculum.

• Submission Guidelines: 2021 Essay Competition | johnlockeinstitute
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Essays on any one of these subjects: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, and Law.
• Prize: The prize for each winner of a subject category, and the winner of the Junior category, is a scholarship worth US$2000 towards the cost of attending any John Locke Institute program, and the essays will be published on the Institute’s website. The candidate who submits the best essay overall will be awarded an honorary John Locke Institute Junior Fellowship, which comes with a US$10,000 scholarship to attend one or more of our summer schools and/or gap year courses.
• ​ Last date: June 30th, 2021
• Age category: Up to 18 years old

Plowns is an app made to help parents and kids have fun together. They host write-ups and artworks of kids and also conduct contests where they can win prizes.

• Submission Guidelines: Plowns — kids create, parents share
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Stories, essays and poems
• Last date: N.A
• Age category: Up to 16 years old

Prizdale Creative Writing Contest 2021

Prizdale Times, India’s leading children’s magazine for school students, young writers, and budding artists, is organizing a free creative writing contest. 

• Submission Guidelines: https://prizdaletimes.com/category/events/competitions/
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Essay on ‘What if humans had tails’ (Word Limit: 500 words)
• Prize: The work of the top three winners in each category will be published on www.PrizdaleTimes.com . The winners will also receive e-Certificates.
• Last date: May 10th, 2021
• Age category: Open to Middle (Class 5 to 8) and Senior (Class 9 to 12) groups

Tagore Poetry Contest

Young Talento hosts innovative contests to showcase young talents.

• Submission Guidelines: Tagore (youngtalento.com)
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Poetry or Song on May Day
• Prize: All the participants and winners will get an e-certificate.
• Last date: May 31st, 2021
• Age category: 5-15 years old

Wizkids Carnival

Wizkids Carnival organizes various contests for kids in different categories

• Submission Guidelines: Terms and Conditions | wizkidscarnival.com
• Category of Submissions Accepted: Essays, Stories, and poems
• Age category: Upto 15.

If you are 15+ you can also consider sending in your poems/ short stories/ essays to various literary magazines listed HERE .

So, make the most of these holidays. Read and Write. Then write and read some more. 

Hope this list inspires the young writer to write and get published.

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Any award where book written by children under 10yrs can be nominated

Hi, sorry! We do not have any information about such awards at the moment.

I want to send to poems, please guide which will be better.

You can submit them to the magazines listed above. The list of contests is yet to be updated with the latest information.

The submission dates of most of them have already passed. Where can I send poem please tell.

We are yet to update the contest submission dates but you can definitely submit your works to the magazines mentioned above in the post. Their submission windows are open.

Please add our magazine, named The Globalist, to this list. It can be found at http://www.ourglobalist.com We’d be highly obliged for the same.

Thanks, Samar. We shall check this and add it to the list.

Request you to please add http://www.littleauthors.in as well to the list. It provides free submission of stories and poems by young authors below 18.

please inform about how to send book and it’s procedures.

Thank you very much for giving so much data .Its so easy for a kid /teen now.

Hey there! That sounds interesting . Could you please tell me where can new writers publish short stories without any animation just simply written on paper both hindi and English language and Punjabi too.

Please search this site for literary magazines. that list should have many such. There is a separate list of Hindi Lit Mags. Dont know about Punjabi though.

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IndiaBioscience

Write on — 2023, event details.

The science writing competition by IndiaBioscience, ​ ‘ Write On— 2023 ′, aims to bring Indian life science research to the general public in a compelling and understandable way. The goal is to encourage diverse styles of popular science writing, including storytelling, fiction, book reviews, or interview articles. We invite submissions of unpublished, creative write-ups about your research (or research that piques your interest!) — between 1000 and 1200 words — crafted to be engaging and approachable for the average reader.

Submission guidelines:

The article should not be more than 1200 words.

References should preferably be provided as links in the text whenever possible. If a link cannot be found, it can be listed at the end of the article.

The articles must be submitted as a word file (.doc, .docx).

The article must be in UK English with font (Arial), font size (title-12, body-10), spacing (1.15).

A maximum of one entry per applicant is allowed.

The article should be written by one author. No co-authorship allowed.

At the end of the article, mention your full name, eligibility (whether pursuing BSc/​BTech, MSc/​MTech, or PhD), research institution, and contact information (email and phone number).

All entries must be original. Entries should not be submitted or published anywhere before.

All submitted entries belong to IndiaBioscience.

IndiaBioscience will award two cash prizes (First prize: INR 5k and second prize: INR 3k) in each of the three categories: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD . Additionally, five additional commendable entries will be recognised with special prizes and IndiaBioscience goodies.

All awarded articles will be published on our website (after some editing if needed). Based on the evaluation done by the jury, the top three winners will be declared on February 28, 2024 .

To submit your science article, please fill the google form . If you have any questions or doubts, write to us at hello[at]indiabioscience[dot]org.

Winners announced for Write On-2023:

Undergraduate category

1) Jonina.T. Fernandes: ​ ‘ Dopamine: Ally or Adversary?’ (St.Xaviers College, Mumbai) 

2) Gaurishankar Upadhyay: ​ ‘ Neural Stem Cells: Cells of future neurological research’ (Banaras Hindu University)

Masters category

1) Soumya Bandopadhyay: ​ ‘ Utilising e‑DNA as an efficient tool for tracking endangered animals in India’ (South Asian University, New Delhi)

2) Madeeha Javeed: ​ ‘ Breast Cancer: A wild tale of demonic possession in the body’ (Sri Pratap College, Srinagar)

PhD category

1) Shikha Gautam: ​ ‘ To germinate or to not germinate: Story of a seed’ (NIPGR, New Delhi)

2) Khushnood Fatma: ​ ‘ Interrupting the meandering road of DNA’ (Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata)

Five additional prizes

1) Chithra Warrier (Jain University School of Sciences, Bangalore)

2) Aimy Sajwan (Doon University, Dehradun)

3) Dhanshree. P. Janwade (Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology, Pune)

4) Olivia Majhi (Banaras Hindu University)

5) S. Preeti Lakshmi (NIScPR, New Delhi)

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India as I See Objectives

• Nurture a feeling of PATRIOTISM in students  
• Help students UNLOCK their Creative POTENTIAL through creative activities like Painting, creative writing etc.
• Provide a platform to students to SHOWCASE their work and creativity nationally.

Contest details with links for registrations

For Grades 3rd – 5th

Paint india (पेंटिंग बनाएं), “paint your imagination this independence day”.

• The Indian Flag
• Indian Heritage
• Favourite Festival

POWER OF THE PEN (कविता लिखें)

“rhyme patriotism”.

• Freedom Fighters and Their Struggle
• Swapno Ka Bharat

SACRED FREEDOM ( निबंध लिखें)

“show the power of words on freedom”.

• Importance of Independence Day

For Grades 6th – 8th

• India and its Culture
• Unity in Diversity
• Importance of India’s rich heritage

For Grades 9th – 12th

Paint india (पेंटिंग बनाएं).

• Indian Soldier

“Poem/ Essay on Patriotism”

• New Normal World
• India as a super power
• India's Cultural Diversity

To encourage students of all classes, the competition is in 3 categories(3+3+4) as per NEP 2020

For Grades 3rd – 5th / 6th – 8th / 9th – 12th

Power of The Pen (कविता लिखें/ निबंध लिखें)

How to participate, eligibility criteria:.

• Student in Grades 3 – 12 from any school/ NGO/ Community
• Students who are Specially -abled

Participation Fee : (Per Entry)

General category students.

• Early bird registrations from 26th to 31st July - INR 100
• Registrations from 1st August to 31st Aug – INR 200

Differently-abled students

• Registration from 1st August to 31st Aug - INR 150

Just 3 easy steps to participate

Project submission process, submission steps.

• Register for India As I See contest at indiaasisee.fairgaze.com
• Post registrations, students will receive the Login id and password through an email at the registered email id.
• Students can use the Login id and Password to login and submit the entries as per their convenience.
• FairGaze will constitute an evaluation panel of eminent educators/ educationists who will evaluate the entries.
• Winners will be announced through an online event, post evaluation.
• Participation certificates will be available for download from the India As I See website. Winner certificates will be emailed individually.

Considerations for Submissions

• Painting can be in .jpg/jpeg or .png or .pdf file.
• Poems/ article can in .pdf/doc/.docx format.
• The file size should not exceed 5MB of space.
• Students can upload entries on Facebook/ Instagram and share the number of likes mentioned on the article while submission

DETAILS OF CONTEST:

• Registration starts from 1st July 2021
• The last date for online submission 31st August 2021
• The Voting lines will start from 3rd July 2021
• Panel of judges for this online contest will scrutinize all the entries.
• The announcement date of winners in all the mentioned categories is 5th September, 2021.
• All the student participants from all the categories will receive digital certificates.
• Winners will be announced on the basis of Facebook Likes.
• Top 3 winners from all 4 categories (Nursery to UKG, 1st to 5th Class, 6th to 8th Class, 9th to 12th) on the basis of maximum likes will be rewarded
• Top 3 winners from all 4 categories (Nursery to UKG, 1st to 5th Class, 6th to 8th Class, 9th to 12th) on the basis of quality and creativity of the content submitted will be rewarded.
• 25 Special Mention winners will be rewarded
• 12 winners will be selected on the basis of Most likes on their submission from all 4 categories with Rs.3,000/- Cash prize to Winner, Rs. 2,000/- Cash prize to Runner Up, Rs. 1,000/- Cash prize to 2nd Runner Up.
• 12 winners will be selected purely on the basis of content only, from all 4 categories with Rs. 3,000/- Cash prize to Winner, Rs. 2,000/- Cash prize to Runner Up, Rs. 1,000/- Cash prize to 2nd Runner Up.
• Special Needs Students: 12 winners will be selected purely on the basis of content only, from all 4 categories with Rs. 3,000/- Cash prize to Winner, Rs. 2,000/- Cash prize to Runner Up, Rs. 1,000/- Cash prize to 2nd Runner Up.
• 24 Special Mention students will be selected from 4 categories.
• Top 5 Schools as Best Contributors based highest number of participation from their school.
• Certificates of Participation to all the participants!

India As I See

Enter into the exciting world of competition where children learn, have fun and win prizes! Who said competitions have to be competitive? Why not take the opportunity to enjoy contests and make your talent public?

Luckily, India As I See , holds Drawing Contest for students, a Writing Contest for students, Painting Competition for students, and many more online contests for students in India. We believe in the idea that a child’s creative expression can change our communities and prepare our youth for success in the present and the future.

Enrol your child in any of the contest which ignites their curiosity.

School students article writing Competition in India

At India As I See , we hold students article writing competition in India to empower the youth through writing and share their voice with the world. We aim to build confidence, strengthen literacy skills and give a wide audience to our students.

Painting Competition for students

This is a student’s Drawing Competition that encourages artwork by students of all age. Don’t be daunted by the standard of artwork required. Your creative approach is just what we are looking for!

Poetry Writing Competition

India As I See , provides a platform to budding young poets to exhibit their creativity and talent in poetry. This is an opportunity for students to get creative and let their imagination run wild.

If you are passionate about writing articles , writing poetry , drawing , painting , join us! We provide you with the best platform to meet other young writers, artists, poets, find mentors and share your work with our community.

Terms & Conditions

Rules and regulations for independence day contest..

• 1. "INDIA AS I SEE" is an online contest for school students which FairGaze conduct on the occasion of Independence Day of India
• a. Students in Grades 3 – 12 from any school/ NGO/ Community
• b. Students who are differently-abled
• a. Paint India (पेंटिंग बनाएं): For Grades 3rd – 5th / 6th – 8th / 9th – 12th
• b. Power of The Pen(कविता लिखें/ निबंध लिखें): For Grades 3rd – 5th / 6th – 8th / 9th – 12th
• 4. The panel of judges for the online contest will evaluate all the entries
• 5. The announcement of all winners in all the mentioned categories will be made within 15 days from the end date of the contest
• 6. Students who do not have their own email address or phone number can share their parent's email and phone number
• 7. For any further query, Contact us: 8960043505 or E-mail us: [email protected]

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Frequently Ask Questions

Qus. rules and regulations for independence day contest.

Ans. The India As I See contest is an annual event that takes place on the celebration of Independence Day in India. It is one of the most highly anticipated online contests for students. The competition aims to recognize students' creative and literary abilities. Students have the opportunity to showcase their one-of-a-kind perspectives on India and its diverse cultural history if they enter the contest and participate in it.

Qus. When is the contest being held?

Ans. The India As I See contest is slated to run from 1st July- 20th August. Students from a wide variety of schools all throughout India will have the option to compete in the national inter-school painting and essay writing competitions in India during this time period. The online essay writing competitions in India for student’s timeframe guarantee that participants have the time to demonstrate their ingenuity and patriotism. The winners may be revealed and honored on or around the event of Independence Day in India.

Qus. What are the categories for the contest?

• General Category: Students that fall into this group have the opportunity to register for painting, poetry, or essay competitions in India.
• Specially-Abled group: This is a group that is reserved just for students who have a variety of various types of disabilities, allowing them to participate in essay writing, poetry, and painting competitions in India.

Qus. How do I participate in the contest?

• To enter the competition, go to the competition's official website, which may be found at indiaasisee.fairgaze.com.
• Register for the online contest for students by giving the requested information.
• If your registration was successful, an email with a confirmation link will be sent to the email address that you entered.
• Launch the email and look for the login details (Login ID and password) that were supplied to you in the message.
• Return to the competition website and use the login information that was given to you in order to access your account.
• Once you have logged in, you will be able to observe the entry standards and rules for both the painting contest and the writing contest in India.
• Post your entry to the website by utilizing the entry gateway that has been provided for you there.

Qus. What are the judging criteria for the contest? Qus. What are the judging criteria for the contest?

Ans. essay competition India, Drawing Competition for students The topic of the essay competition in India, poetry and painting entries should successfully represent that subject by demonstrating an in-depth awareness of and connection to India's culture, legacy, history, or any other feature relevant to the specified theme. Submissions for the drawing Competition for students that successfully portray the spirit of the topic will earn higher ratings. The panel that will be doing the review will be made up of highly respected educators and educationists who are also knowledgeable in their respective subjects.

Qus. How will the winners be announced?

Ans. After the judging round of the competition for school students in India is completed, the winners will be revealed during a live event that will take place online. Winners will be selected in both the painting and the article writing competition categories. A public announcement of the winners will be made available to participants either on the competition website or through official communication channels.

Qus. Where can I find more information about the contest?

• Email: If you would like to get in touch with the event's organizers, please send an email to [email protected]. They will be able to give you any more information or answer any questions or concerns that you might have regarding the competition.

Why to Participate

On the occasion of Independence Day India As I See contest is organized every year to ignite students' passion where they can freely express their patriotism through their creativity.

With our painting competition, you can grow as an artist and foster your imagination and expression. The poetry competition encourages budding poets to freely portray their emotions through words. The essay competition can help you in effective learning and writing skills. The drawing competition lets you express your inner thoughts and feelings through art

• Painting Competition: Surprise your senses through brush and paint your own story.
• Essay Competition: Reflect on an issue, assess different perspectives, and exhibit your strong writing skills.
• Poetry Competition: Let out your feelings and thoughts on different subjects through poetry.
• Drawing Competition: Let your imagination run wild to create your own masterpiece.

• Total price value of INR 36,000/-

For the Winners :

Get up to 3000 off on travel bookings..

• INR 1000 off on min booking amount of Rs.15,000 for an International flight.
• INR 700 off on min booking amount of Rs.3,500 for round trip domestic flights.
• INR 700 off on min booking amount of Rs.4,000 for hotel booking
• INR 500 off on min booking amount of Rs.3,500 for one-way domestic flights.
• INR 120 off on min booking amount of Rs.1,200 for Bus booking.

Prize Money for Special Child

For the participants :, get up to 2700 off on travel bookings.

• INR 400 off on a min booking amount of Rs.3,000 for one-way domestic flights.
• INR 1,000 off on min booking amount of Rs.15,000 for international flights.
• INR 500 off on min booking amount of Rs.3,000 for hotels booking.
• NR 120 off on min booking amount of Rs.1,200 for Bus booking.

Get Ready to Unleash Your Creativity Participate Now!

• NR 700 off on min booking amount of Rs.3,500 for round trip domestic flights.

Validity: 31st Dec 2023

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Best Writing Contests in 2024

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The Reedsy Prompts Contest

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Every Friday, Reedsy sends out five writing prompts. Enter your response within a week for a chance at $250. Winners may also be included in a future issue of Reedsy’s literary magazine, Prompted.

Additional prizes:

$25 credit toward Reedsy editorial services

💰 Entry fee: $5

📅 Deadline: December 31, 2024

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Genres: Essay and Non-fiction

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Indigo Research Intensive Summer Program

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Primal Fears Horror Short Story Challenge

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, and Short Story

For this short story challenge, all participants will be randomly assigned a horror sub-genre and will receive a list of 20 primal fears. All participants will receive the same 20 primal fears. As soon as you receive your randomly assigned sub-genre and the list of primal fears, you'll have until the closing time to write and submit a short story of any length up to 5,000 words. Your story should fit the sub-genre you were assigned and should be underpinned by one of the primal fears from the list. You get to choose the primal fear that will underpin your story. The available horror sub-genres are: body horror, folk horror, eco horror, psychological horror, and fantasy horror. Early entry tickets are £2.50, general entry tickets are £5, and late entry tickets are £9.

Publication on website

💰 Entry fee: $12

📅 Deadline: February 19, 2024 (Expired)

"I Matter" Contest

National Youth Foundation

Submit a poem or art on the topic of why Black lives matter. This contest is open to students from grades K-12.

📅 Deadline: July 23, 2024

The Plough Prize

The Plough Arts Centre

Now in its twenty first year, the Plough Poetry Prize is an international open competition for poems in English up to 40 lines on any subject. We're delighted that this year's competition will be judged by Roger McGough.

2nd: £500 | 3rd: £250

💰 Entry fee: $6

📅 Deadline: March 31, 2024 (Expired)

April Flash Fiction Challenge

Writing Peers

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Story, Crime, Horror, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller

Are you seeking lots of feedback? Ever wondered what it’s like to step into the shoes of a jury? Pull a genre, pick a prompt, and let your creativity soar. Submit your piece, then review other entries and develop an eye for what makes a story stand out. Receive detailed feedback, evolve as a writer and you might even walk away with the prize money!

💰 Entry fee: $15

📅 Deadline: April 14, 2024

The Carolyn Readers' Choice Awards

North Texas Romance Writers

Genres: Romance

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Digital medallion for runners up

💰 Entry fee: $35

📅 Deadline: March 01, 2024 (Expired)

Crossings Travel Writing Competition

Intrepid Times

Genres: Non-fiction, Short Story, and Travel

Write an original, factual, first-person travel story that centers on a crossing of some kind. Your travel story should, as always, grow around the context of a place or experience; we want to see the theme being used in a way that enhances both. Editors will be looking for originality, voice, and a satisfying story arc that captures attention and makes use of imagery to pull the reader along at every step.

Publication in Intrepid Times

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The Caterpillar Poetry Prize 2024

The Caterpillar Magazine

The Caterpillar Poetry Prize is an annual prize for an unpublished poem written by an adult for children aged 7–11. Every year since 2015, The Caterpillar Poetry Prize has been awarded to a single poem by a single judge – among them John Hegley, Chrissie Gittins, Roger McGough, Michael Morpurgo & Michael Rosen. The winning poems will be published in the Irish Times online.

2nd: €500 | 3rd: €250

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3 Line Poetry Contest

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Fiction Factory Poetry Competition

Fiction Factory

This is a UK based competition but we welcome international entries. Poets are invited to enter poems (maximum 40 lines excluding title) on any theme. Discounts are offered on multiple entries. Besides the cash prize, our judge, poet and author and mentor, Helen Cox, will offer feedback on five of the winner's poems plus an hour-long mentorship zoom call about their poetry.

Feedback on poems, a Zoom mentorship call, and publication

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Solas Awards

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Publication

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Anthology Short Story Competition 2024

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The Loraine Williams Poetry Prize

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📅 Deadline: May 15, 2024

Claymore Award

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Winning Writers

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2nd + 3rd: €1000 | All shortlisters: publication in our print collection Eleven Stories | All longlisters: One-year subscription to The Literary Consultancy's "Being a Writer" platform | One shortlister: two-week residency at Studio Faire, France

📅 Deadline: December 04, 2024

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Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize

Marsh Hawk Press

Beginning December 1, 2023, Marsh Hawk Press is accepting submissions of poetry manuscripts to the annual Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prizes. Deadline is April 30, 2024. We welcome submissions from emerging as well as established poets. The winner of the Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize receives $1,000.00, book publication and promotion. Winners of the Robert Creeley and Rochelle Ratner prizes, selected from finalists, receive $250.00 each.

Maggie Award for Published Writers

Georgia Romance Writers

Genres: Novel and Romance

The purpose of the Published Maggie Award for Excellence is to recognize the achievements of published authors of romantic fiction. The Maggie Award is a symbol of achievement given by the Georgia Romance Writers (GRW) to bring special attention to these authors. The Maggie, a silver medallion commissioned by GRW, receives national attention. Books will be ranked by librarians, booksellers, and other professionals in the publishing industry.​​

📅 Deadline: April 05, 2024

Fish Flash Fiction Prize

Fish Publishing

Genres: Fiction and Flash Fiction

The Fish Flash Fiction Prize is an opportunity to attempt one of the most interesting and rewarding tasks – to create, in a tiny fragment, a completely resolved and compelling story in 300 words or less. The top ten stories will be published in the FISH ANTHOLOGY 2022.

2nd: €300 + Online Writing Course | 3rd: €300

💰 Entry fee: $14

📅 Deadline: February 28, 2024 (Expired)

Memoir/Fiction Book Contest for IML Publications

Genres: Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, and Novel

We are a boutique publishing company that is dedicated to amplifying the voices of contemporary writers who are nomads and explorers of language, form, and the psyche. High-quality “unpublished” manuscript submissions of memoir, fiction and non-fiction entrusted to us will be read, sorted and pondered by our esteemed author, Jacqueline Gay Walley.

Possible publication

📅 Deadline: October 01, 2024

Creative Nonfiction Prize

Indiana Review

Genres: Essay, Fiction, and Non-fiction

Send us one creative nonfiction piece, up to 5000 words, for a chance at $1000 + publication. This year's contest will be judged by Lars Horn.

💰 Entry fee: $20

John Estey Student Writing Competition

American Writers Museum

Genres: Children's

“Tradition was safety; change was danger.” — Mary Doria Russell, The Sparrow. This prompt is a quote from Russell’s The Sparrow and can be used as a first line, a last line, a jumping-off point, an inspiration for your students’ work.

📅 Deadline: June 07, 2024

Heroica Poetry Prize

Heroica is delighted to announce the launch of our new Poetry Prize. Heroica is a global storytelling platform dedicated to sharing stories about all aspects of gender oppression. Stories that are real, inspiring, challenging and relatable. Your story matters.

2nd: £50 | 3rd: £25 | Publication in anthology

💰 Entry fee: $2

📅 Deadline: February 29, 2024 (Expired)

Biopage Storytelling Writing Contest

Genres: Fiction, Short Story, and Flash Fiction

Biopage is hosting a writing contest to remind people the benefits of writing. Each story (or once chapter of your stories) is limited to 5,000 characters or roughly 1,000 words. You can write about good life experience, or bad, embarrassing, frightening ones. You can win $300, and five runners-up can win $100 each.

📅 Deadline: January 31, 2024 (Expired)

Travel Writing Award

Ottawa Tourism

Genres: Travel

Ottawa Tourism offers an annual $500 CAD prize for outstanding travel writing featuring Canada’s Capital Region. Eligible entries include items in English or in French that have appeared in magazines, newspapers, or online media in 2023 that highlight Ottawa as a travel destination.

📅 Deadline: February 02, 2024 (Expired)

The Killer Nashville Claymore Award

Genres: Fiction and Novel

Every year, the Killer Nashville Claymore Award assists new and rebranding English-language fiction authors get published, including possible agent representation, book advances, editor deals, and movie and television sales. While we cannot guarantee that winners and finalists of this award will receive publication, dozens of winners & runners-up of the Claymore award have gone on to find great success in their careers and many of them attribute that success to this award.

Discounted admission to Killer Nashville, introductions to agents/editors

📅 Deadline: April 01, 2024 (Expired)

J. Michael Samuel Prize for Emerging Writers Over 50

Lambda Literary

Genres: LGBTQ

The J. Michael Samuel Prize honors emerging LGBTQ writers over the age of 50. This award is made possible by writer and philanthropist Chuck Forester, who created it out of the firmly held belief that “Writers who start late are just as good as other writers, it just took the buggers more time.” The prize will go to an unpublished LGBTQ writer over 50 working in any genre.

📅 Deadline: February 16, 2024 (Expired)

Aurora Polaris Creative Nonfiction Award

Trio House Press

Genres: Essay, Memoir, and Non-fiction

We seek un-agented full-length creative nonfiction manuscripts including memoir, essay collections, etc. 50,000 - 80,000 words.

Muriel Craft Bailey Poetry Contest

The Comstock Review

Here 's how it works: our editorial staff chooses approximately fifty to sixty finalists. The highest scoring finalists (25 or so) are considered Special Merit poems. Special Merit poems go to the judge. The judge determines the top three prize winners. The entire editorial staff then selects the Honorable Mentions from the remaining Special Merits.

Publication by The Comstock Review

📅 Deadline: July 15, 2024

Discover the finest writing contests of 2024 for fiction and non-fiction authors — including short story competitions, essay writing competitions, poetry contests, and many more. Updated weekly, these contests are vetted by Reedsy to weed out the scammers and time-wasters. If you’re looking to stick to free writing contests, simply use our filters as you browse.

Why you should submit to writing contests

Submitting to poetry competitions and free writing contests in 2024 is absolutely worth your while as an aspiring author: just as your qualifications matter when you apply for a new job, a writing portfolio that boasts published works and award-winning pieces is a great way to give your writing career a boost. And not to mention the bonus of cash prizes!

That being said, we understand that taking part in writing contests can be tough for emerging writers. First, there’s the same affliction all writers face: lack of time or inspiration. Entering writing contests is a time commitment, and many people decide to forego this endeavor in order to work on their larger projects instead — like a full-length book. Second, for many writers, the chance of rejection is enough to steer them clear of writing contests. 

But we’re here to tell you that two of the great benefits of entering writing contests happen to be the same as those two reasons to avoid them.

When it comes to the time commitment: yes, you will need to expend time and effort in order to submit a quality piece of writing to competitions. That being said, having a hard deadline to meet is a great motivator for developing a solid writing routine.

Think of entering contests as a training session to become a writer who will need to meet deadlines in order to have a successful career. If there’s a contest you have your eye on, and the deadline is in one month, sit down and realistically plan how many words you’ll need to write per day in order to meet that due date — and don’t forget to also factor in the time you’ll need to edit your story!

For tips on setting up a realistic writing plan, check out this free, ten-day course: How to Build a Rock-Solid Writing Routine.

In regards to the fear of rejection, the truth is that any writer aspiring to become a published author needs to develop relatively thick skin. If one of your goals is to have a book traditionally published, you will absolutely need to learn how to deal with rejection, as traditional book deals are notoriously hard to score. If you’re an indie author, you will need to adopt the hardy determination required to slowly build up a readership.

The good news is that there’s a fairly simple trick for learning to deal with rejection: use it as a chance to explore how you might be able to improve your writing.

In an ideal world, each rejection from a publisher or contest would come with a detailed letter, offering construction feedback and pointing out specific tips for improvement. And while this is sometimes the case, it’s the exception and not the rule.

Still, you can use the writing contests you don’t win as a chance to provide yourself with this feedback. Take a look at the winning and shortlisted stories and highlight their strong suits: do they have fully realized characters, a knack for showing instead of telling, a well-developed but subtly conveyed theme, a particularly satisfying denouement?

The idea isn’t to replicate what makes those stories tick in your own writing. But most examples of excellent writing share a number of basic craft principles. Try and see if there are ways for you to translate those stories’ strong points into your own unique writing.

Finally, there are the more obvious benefits of entering writing contests: prize and publication. Not to mention the potential to build up your readership, connect with editors, and gain exposure.

Resources to help you win writing competitions in 2024

Every writing contest has its own set of submission rules. Whether those rules are dense or sparing, ensure that you follow them to a T. Disregarding the guidelines will not sway the judges’ opinion in your favor — and might disqualify you from the contest altogether. 

Aside from ensuring you follow the rules, here are a few resources that will help you perfect your submissions.

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After you submit to a writing competition in 2024

It’s exciting to send a piece of writing off to a contest. However, once the initial excitement wears off, you may be left waiting for a while. Some writing contests will contact all entrants after the judging period — whether or not they’ve won. Other writing competitions will only contact the winners. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind after you submit:

Many writing competitions don’t have time to respond to each entrant with feedback on their story. However, it never hurts to ask! Feel free to politely reach out requesting feedback — but wait until after the selection period is over.

If you’ve submitted the same work to more than one writing competition or literary magazine, remember to withdraw your submission if it ends up winning elsewhere.

After you send a submission, don’t follow it up with a rewritten or revised version. Instead, ensure that your first version is thoroughly proofread and edited. If not, wait until the next edition of the contest or submit the revised version to other writing contests.

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Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition

The Writer encourages all of our readers to practice their craft and put their stories in front of the eyes of as many people as possible. Writing contests have always been a vital part of the writing world, giving writers the chance to have their work reviewed by editors and possibly published. Literary journals, universities, and even The Writer regularly host writing competitions, helping authors gain exposure and hone their craft.

Choose your inspiration, submit before the deadline, and, as always, keep writing.

Last Date of Registration: 6th  April  2024

1st prize - rs.1,50,000/- 2nd prize - rs.1,00,000/-, the top 10 participants will win a free trip to bali * ., register for the creative writing and poetry competition (can submit up to 10 poems/creative writings), below 9 years of age, between 10 to 19 years, 20 years and above.

Registration Fee Is Refunded If You Are Not Selected Into Top 5 00

The competition is completely online, registered candidates will be sent instructions regarding the online procedure.

Last date of registration - 6th  april  2024 last date of sending writing - 16 th april 2024.

Language: All Indian Languages and English (Any writing which is not in Hindi or English will have to provide the translation of the writing.

Theme/Topic of the Competition: All Types Of Poetries/Creative Writings Are Allowed In The Competition. Writers can choose any theme or topic for the competition.

Word Limit Minimum Limit - 20 | Maximum Limit - No maximum word limit.

Selection Rounds

Step 1: Best 500 writers/poets will be selected from all the registered participants. (this selection will be done by judges) Step 2: Best 500 writings will be posted on the website for voting.

Selection Procedure

From all the registered writers/poets top 500 written works will be selected by the judges, after that, all the screening will be done on the basis of the audience voting.

The best 500 writers/poets will receive instructions about the competition. (Our team will promote the work of the top 500 writers/poets)

Audience voting will be done online on the website. (The voting system will be explained to the participants).

Judges will also evaluate the writers/poems on the basis of their creativity and writing skills and the score given by the judges will carry 50% of the total votes. (voting calculation will be explained to the best 500 writers/poets)

Writers/Poets receiving the maximum votes will be selected for the next round.

Perks of the Competition

First Prize will receive Rs.1,50,000/-.

The Second Prize will receive Rs.1,00,000/-.

Receive Royalty For Life Time.

Writers/Poets will get names and fame because our team will be promoting the work of Writers/Poets.

Global Ranking Participating Certificate will be given.

The top 10 writers will get featured in a news publication along with the mentioned global ranking.

How To Register?

Choose the Age Category and pay the registration fee.

Post-registration within 24 hours link to submit writing will be sent on the registered mail ID. [Do enter the correct mail ID while registering and after 24 hours if you don't find a submission link in your mailbox, do check your spam box as well.]

The submission has to be done in typed form in a word document only.

The submission has to be done before the last date of submission.

Makes sure you are doing one submission at a time.

Royalty Details

Royalty will only be given to the writers sending videos.

The video will be featured on our Youtube channel.

Our team will organically promote the video to reach the maximum possible audience.

Our Youtube channel is a monetized channel, whatever revenue will be earned from your video 10% of the royalty will be sent to you along with the proof of the earnings.

Payouts will be made annually.

Payout will be made between the 5th of January and to 25th of January.

Rules Of Submission for Royalty

Video has to be submitted without background music.

The video should not have any copyright violations.

The video must have a human voice only.

The audio in the video should be loud and clear.

Video duration – Minimum 30 seconds and no maximum limit.

Competition Rules

A poem/creative writing in its entirety must be an original work by the person entering the contest.

Poems/creative writing submitted in the competition should not be published anywhere else.

Poetry can be written in any poetic style and on any subject.

Creative writing can be written in any style on any subject.

Any poetry containing clichés, or overused phrases will not be accepted. Examples:

Roses are red

All work and no play

Time after time

The poem must adhere to the basic rules of capitalization:

Do not type poems in all capital letters.

Do not capitalize the first letter of every word.

Only capitalize words that are proper (i.e. names and places).

The first word of each line may be capitalized if it is done consistently throughout.

Do not use “texting” lingo. Properly spell out all words and numbers.

Poems/Writing containing language that is vulgar, offensive, or wholly inappropriate will not be accepted.

To ensure proper lineation, please use the “Enter” key to start a new line, indicating all intentional line breaks.

Do not include your name or any other information at the end of your poem/creative writing. (Our team will add your name as registered).

Copyright The author retains the copyright to his or her prose (short story or piece of creative non-fiction), and/or poem(s), and spoken word/performance poetry.

All Indian Language and English. (If your writing is not in English or Hindi you will have to provide the translation in English or Hindi)

Post-registration it can take up to 48 hours to receive the link to submit your writing on your registered mail ID

For any queries feel free to write to us at  [email protected]

The winner's content will be removed from the website at the end of the event and you will be able to see that on Magazine.

Season 4 of Creative Writing Competition by Writing Project

This article talks about the Season 4 of Creative Writing Competition by Writing Project which is Writing Competition for Junior School Students, Middle School Students, Senior School Students. Submit your Entries by Jun 08, 2023. 0 days left!

India Writing Project - Creative Writing Contest

Participate in the India Writing Project Season 4, a creative writing competition open to all Indian students. Submit your original works of poems, short stories, articles, or essays for a chance to win cash prizes, get published, and showcase your talent.

Eligibility

• No age limit - Open to all Indian students

Registration Fee for this online writing competition for students

• Single Entry: Rs. 599
• Double Entry: Rs. 999
• Triple Entry: Rs. 1299

Prizes for the India Writing Project writing competition

• 1st Prize: ₹51,000
• 2nd Prize: ₹31,000
• 3rd Prize: ₹21,000
• 10 Bonus Winners: ₹1,000 each

Get Published through India Writing Project writing contest

Selected works have the opportunity to be published, providing exposure and recognition for your writing skills.

Important Guidelines for the India Writing Competition for Students

• Submit essays, poems, articles, or short stories on any topic or subject of your choice.
• No restrictions on style or genre.
• Word Limit: Minimum 50 words | Maximum 1050 words.
• Only submissions in English will be accepted.

Last Day To Submit: 8th June 2023

After successful registration, you will receive an email (within 15 minutes) with the submission link. Please check your promotions and spam folder to ensure delivery.

Note: The last day to submit your entry is 8th June 2023 for the India Writing Project Online Writing Competition for Students. Results will be announced on the 25th of June 2023. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your creativity and win exciting rewards!

India Writing Project presents Season 4 of their creative writing competition open to all Indian students. Participants can showcase their talents by submitting original poems, short stories, articles, or essays on any topic or subject of their choice. With no age limit, this contest offers cash prizes up to Rs. 1,10,000 and the opportunity to get published. The submission deadline is 8th June 2023, and the results will be announced on 25th June 2023. Don't miss this chance to unleash your creativity and win exciting rewards.

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A prize of $1,000 and publication in Oberon is given annually for a single poem. Submit up to three poems of no more than two pages each with an $18 entry fee, which...

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Writing fellowship for new parents.

A prize of $2,000, a year of mentorship, and publication in Dreamers Creative Writing Magazine is given annually to a fiction writer who is the parent of a child under...

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Whiting Foundation

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Tadpole Press

100-word writing contest.

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Inlandia Institute

Hillary gravendyk prizes.

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Agnes lynch starrett poetry prize.

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Marsh Hawk Press

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Chapbook Prize

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Iowa poetry prize.

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Poetry international prize.

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