Why enter competitions?
It helps you get seen and gives you a headstart in building a writing portfolio.
What does it mean to build a writing portfolio?
You might be familiar with this term if you have queried. Often, a publishing house will ask for an example of your portfolio or a ‘writing CV’. So, if you’re writing your debut novel…how do you build a writing portfolio?
Answer: By writing short stories, articles, and poetry and submitting them to anthologies, reviews, competitions, and opportunities. This shows that you are already putting yourself out there and connecting with a readership. This makes you more marketable!
February
Writers’ & Artists’ Short Story Competition 2024
March
Micropoetry competition 2024: 200 years of creativity
April
Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest.
May
Short Story Competition – Anthology
July
The Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction
V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize
August
The Edinburgh Award for Flash Fiction
Aesthetica Creative Writing Award
September
The Lit Paul Cave Prize for Literature
October
Letter Review Prize for Unpublished Books
Marlow and Christie Unpublished Novel Prize
November
Kurt Vonnegut Speculative Fiction Prize
December
Daisy Pettles Writing Contest for Women
Elmbridge Literary Competition
Do you want to talk about what you can enter or what to write? Get in touch today!
Note: It is up to the entering author to check any and all competitions before they enter, and to read the terms and conditions.
