43 Writing Contests in January 2020 - No entry fees

[Erica Verrillo]

Litopians! Rise up and compete! January is a wonderful month for writing contests. This month there are more than three dozen contests calling for every genre and form, from poetry, to creative nonfiction, to completed novels. Prizes range from $10,000 to publication by a publishing house. None charge entry fees.

43 Writing Contests in January 2020 - No entry fees

 

[KateESal]

Thanks @Erica Verrillo

For children's writers, the #WriteMentor competition is open. It does have an entry fee — ten pounds sterling — but is worth a punt. Not least because young readers are among those choosing the books to be longlisted. From Picture Books to YA.

 

[RK Wallis]

The contest looks good, but there's nowhere to enter! Or am I blind? (I'm having a blind day all round, lol!)

 

[KateESal]

There's a link to the entry form towards the bottom of the page...it's possible you may need to join first to access it (which is free).

 

[RK Wallis]

Seems it's 40 quid now...

 

[KateESal]

I copied this from the website:

Entry fee is £10. If you are low-income and unable to pay this, you can enter for free. However, this is limited to 30 spots and 1 free entry per writer. (So enter early if you want a free spot).

Our aim is to give an opportunity to everyone in our society, particularly those who are less privileged. If using a free entry, type CONCESSION into the payment reference box. If you don’t do this, we will not be able to count your entry.

 

[RK Wallis]

I'm thinking those concession spots are gone, which is fine, happy to support them. Think I'll do this before 31 Jan

 

[KateESal]

I've entered Toymania 1 and am considering having a bash with my new YA too (just for the hell of it).

#WriteMentor have a good track record at helping authors get agents...and run some helpful online courses (among other things). Recommended.

 

[RK Wallis]

Good luck