30 Writing Contests in August 2018 - No entry fees

[Erica Verrillo]

Litopians! Arise and compete! There are thirty writing contests in August, none of which charge entry fees. This month there are contests for short stories, essays, poetry, and for both published and unpublished full-length works. Prizes range from $50 to $25,000. As always, read the guidelines carefully. Many contests have geographical and age restrictions.

Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity: 30 Writing Contests in August 2018 - No entry fees

 

[Laura Lee]

Litopians! Arise and compete! There are thirty writing contests in August, none of which charge entry fees. This month there are contests for short stories, essays, poetry, and for both published and unpublished full-length works. Prizes range from $50 to $25,000. As always, read the guidelines carefully. Many contests have geographical and age restrictions.

Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity: 30 Writing Contests in August 2018 - No entry fees

Thank you!

 

[Nikky Lee]

Thanks, very helpful to have a comprehensive list all in the one place!

 

[Laura Lee]

(Erm..wish I'd seen this before...never mind, never mind.. I did *not* spend all that money on..naw...) Thanks again.

 

[Erica Verrillo]

Hi Laura, I post a list of free contests towards the end of every month. So, keep my blog on your radar. You didn't waste your money on paid contests. Entering a contest means you honed your work, and made it competitive. That is a good thing in and of itself.