Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition is now accepting entries. Winners of the 92nd Annual competition will be announced in the Nov/Dec 2023 issue of Writer’s Digest. WRITING COMPETITION

Early-Bird Deadline: May 5, 2023

  • Poetry entry—$20 for the first entry; $15 for each additional poetry entry.
  • Manuscript entry—$30 for the first entry; $25 for each additional manuscript entry.

Deadline: June 5, 2023

  • Poetry entry—$25 for the first entry; $20 for each additional poetry entry.
  • Manuscript entry—$35 for the first entry; $30 for each additional manuscript entry.

Prizes
One Grand Prize winner will receive the following:

  • $5,000 in cash
  • An interview with them in Writer’s Digest (Nov/Dec 2023 issue) and on WritersDigest.com
  • A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, including a special trophy presentation at the keynote
  •  A coveted Pitch Slam slot at the Writer’s Digest Conference where the winner will receive one on one attention from editors or agents
  • Publication of their winning piece on WritersDigest.com

The First place winner in each category will receive $1,000 in cash and publication of their winning piece on WritersDigest.com.

The Second place winner in each category will receive $500 cash.

The Third place winner in each category will receive $250 in cash.

The Fourth place winner in each category will receive $100 in cash.

The Fifth place winner in each category will receive $50 in cash.

The Sixth through Tenth place winners in each category will receive a $25 gift certificate for writersdigestshop.com.

All top winners will also receive:

  • Their names and the title of their winning piece listed in Writer’s Digest and on WritersDigest.com
  • A one-year subscription (new or renewal) to Writer’s Digest magazine
  • A one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials
  • 20% discount off of purchases made at Writer’s Digest University
  • A special graphic recognizing their winning status

All Honorable Mentions receive:

  • Their names and the title of their selected piece listed on WritersDigest.com
  • 20% discount off of purchases made at Writer’s Digest University

Categories

  • Inspirational/Spiritual
  • Memoirs/Personal Essay
  • Nonfiction Essay or Article
  • Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.)
  • Mainstream/Literary Short Story
  • Rhyming Poetry
  • Non-rhyming Poetry
  • Humor
  • Children’s/Young Adult Fiction

Click here to learn more and to enter.