T his October there are more than three dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, CNF, nonfiction, and plays
Prizes range from $150,000 to publication
None charge entry fees
Some of these contests have age and geographical restrictions, so read the instructions carefully
What is a YA writing competition?
An Edinburgh-based, international writing competition for unpublished and self-published novelists in all genres for adults and YA
The prize is open to all Commonwealth citizens aged 18 and over entering a story of between 2,500 and 5,000 words
The regional winners receive £2,500 and the overall winner receives a total of £5,000
What is the 2023 Bloom writing contest?
The 2023 Bloom Writing Contest accepts submissions of all types, whether it be an essay, a poem, a short story
The Atlas Shrugged novel essay contest is open to all students globally
Atlas Shrugged is a heroic mystery novel written by Ayn Rand
Choose a prompt and write a 800-1,600 word essay
If you’re looking into competitions, you’re probably raring to get started. You’re all set to select the writing contests you want to e…
Book writing competitions 2023
Pixar film
Elemental is a 2023 American animated romantic comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Denise Ream, it was written by Sohn, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh, with Pete Docter serving as executive producer. The film features the voices of Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O'Hara. Set in a world inhabited by anthropomorphic elements of nature, the story follows fire element Ember Lumen (Lewis) and water element Wade Ripple (Athie), who spend time together in the city while trying to save a convenience store owned by Ember's father, Bernie.
Music is a 2023 drama film co-produced by Germany
2023 film by Angela Schanelec
Music is a 2023 drama film co-produced by Germany, France and Serbia, written and directed by Angela Schanelec. Starring Aliocha Schneider and Agathe Bonitzer, the film is a modern retelling of the Greek myth of Oedipus.
Elemental is a 2023 American animated romantic comedy-drama film
Pixar film
Elemental is a 2023 American animated romantic comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Denise Ream, it was written by Sohn, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh, with Pete Docter serving as executive producer. The film features the voices of Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O'Hara. Set in a world inhabited by anthropomorphic elements of nature, the story follows fire element Ember Lumen (Lewis) and water element Wade Ripple (Athie), who spend time together in the city while trying to save a convenience store owned by Ember's father, Bernie.
Music is a 2023 drama film co-produced by
2023 film by Angela Schanelec
Music is a 2023 drama film co-produced by Germany, France and Serbia, written and directed by Angela Schanelec. Starring Aliocha Schneider and Agathe Bonitzer, the film is a modern retelling of the Greek myth of Oedipus.
