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First prize:         RM 1,000.00 Second prize:   RM 800.00 Third prize:       RM 600.00 Three consolation prizes:  RM350.00 each 

• First prize: Zhi Shen Kerk and Han Ying (Iring) Zhang (International School of Kuala Lumpur) -  essay  
• Second prize: Kan Zheng Hou and Foo Zi Yan (Kuen Cheng High School, Kuala Lumpur) -  essay  
• Third prize: Lim Kah Xuan and Leong Yu Chen (Kluang Chong Hwa High School, Kluang, Johor) -  essay  
• Lim Qi Zhi and Lim Qi Zao (SMJK Katholik, Petaling Jaya, Selangor) -  essay  
• Joshua Chin Yue Yong (Diploma in Marketing, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah) -  essay  
• Saw Xiao Shan (Cambridge International A-Levels, Institut Sinaran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah) -  essay  

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WUACD YOUTH ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2023

WORLD UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (WUACD)

Wuacd youth essay writing competition 2023  .

World University Association for Community Development (WUACD) and Universiti Malaya (UM) invite university students among WUACD members around the world to reflect on the current global crisis and express your thought creatively in this essay writing competition.

Entry Requirements 

• Entry is open to all university students of WUACD members from any country worldwide.
• Every participant is allowed to submit only one entry.
• The essay should be in English and not exceed 1500 words. Crafting a good essay requires careful argumentation, clear structure and originality. 

Essay Competition Terms & Conditions 

• There is no fee for entering the essay competition.
• Every participant must complete the essays independently – the essay must be original and non-plagiarised work.
• Essays will be judged by a panel appointed by the competition Secretariat. By submitting an entry, the student agrees to respect and honour the decision made by the Secretariat. 
• The student agrees to assist with promoting the essay competition scheme if awarded a prize.
• The finalists and prize winners agree to their names being published on WUACD websites, as well as on its social media platforms. 

Essay Format

Essays must be of approximately 1,500 words typed in Arial type font size 12, double line spacing, and submitted in Word or PDF format. 

Please insert your full name as the header and page number as footer in each single page.

Please choose one (1) of the topics below;

• Climate change
• Food insecurity
• Future pandemic preparation and response
• Ocean Issues & Threats
• Cybersecurity
• Gender equality
• Disability rights

Prizes and Category

The final decision on prize winners rests with WUACD. There will two participants categories:

• Undergraduate Students
• Post-graduate Students

For each category, there will be three (3) winners and the prizes are mentioned below:

How to Participate?

Student should submit their essays via the Essay Submission Link/ App by 6 July 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact the WUACD Secretariat at respected university or email [email protected] .

Key Competition Dates:

7 April 2023: Registration opens

21 July 2023: Submission deadline 

30 August 2023: Announcement of the prize winners and opportunity to present in the International Conference of Academia-Community Engagement (InACE) 2023 . 

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**Please ensure you read the essay competition terms and conditions before applying. By submitting an application, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined for this competition.

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Congratulations to the top 10 essay writing competition winners.

The time has come! After so many hurdles, mind-breaking wonders, courageous efforts and your undying support, the BIG announcement is HERE!

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Please refer to your teacher and check your eligibility status. For further questions and info, please don’t hesitate to contact the Support Team. We hope to see you all again soon!

Registration is still open until further notice!

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Malaysia’s longest-running English essay competition returns for its 10th year with the theme centred around nation-building .

Entries are now open for submissions online by secondary school students studying the national syllabus.

Entries are split into two categories with bursaries and prizes worth a total of RM200,000 to be won!

Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, 26 April 2023 – The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition returns for the 10th year running, calling all secondary school students studying the national syllabus to pen their ideas and aspirations for a better Malaysia and stand to win up to RM172,000 in Sunway bursaries as well as up to RM28,000 worth in prizes.

This year’s theme is centred around nation-building, and participants are invited to describe the role they can play in shaping the future of Malaysia. Entries are split into two categories with Form 1 to 3 students (Category A) and Form 4 and 5 students (Category B), with each having their own essay prompts.

The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is jointly organised by Sunway Group, the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, Sunway University, and the Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, in partnership with Sunway Super App. It is endorsed by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, with the aim of elevating English proficiency among Malaysian students nationwide.

The competition also aims to equip secondary-level students with soft skills such as critical reasoning, creativity and effective communication that will prepare them for their future careers.

Sunway Group deputy chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim said, “The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition reflects Sunway’s long-standing commitment towards the role of education in shaping the destiny of an individual, our society and the country.

With English being the international language of business and science, this essay competition provides a national platform to promote and encourage the use of English among students in articulating their thoughts and ideas about their place in Malaysia’s future,” added Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim, who is also trustee of the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation.

The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition 2023 is currently open for submissions until 8 May 2023 (by 1:00pm), and students can submit their essays online at www.sunway.com.my/essay .

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Meanwhile, Form 4 and 5 students in Category B are invited to respond in 500-650 words to the following prompt: “Look at our society. What is the single most distressing problem our people are facing? How could your generation help to address this issue?”

Following the submission deadline, a judging panel will then select and invite a shortlist of 100 finalists from all over the country to attend a final on-site essay writing competition, where winners from their respective categories will be selected by the same panel of judges.

The panel comprises Margaret Hall, Past President and Executive Committee Member of the Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, representatives from the Sunway Education Group Centre for English Language Studies and officials from the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

1 st Place – RM5,000 cash prize, Sunway Bursary valued at RM16,000, 10,000 Sunway Points, an award certificate and a trophy

2 nd Place – RM3,000 cash prize, Sunway Bursary valued at RM12,000, 10,000 Sunway Points, an award certificate and a trophy

3 rd Place – RM1,000 cash prize, Sunway Bursary valued at RM8,000, 10,000 Sunway Points, an award certificate and a trophy

10x Consolation Prizes – RM500 cash prize each, Sunway Bursary valued at RM5,000, 10,000 Sunway Points, an award certificate and a medal

Sunway Points can be redeemed via the Sunway Super App, Sunway’s one-stop lifestyle mobile app, which connects users to products and services across Sunway’s expansive and extensive ecosystem.

Since its first iteration in 2014, the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition has drawn more than 24,000 participants nationwide. For more information regarding the competition, and to submit your essay, please visit www.sunway.com.my/essay/ .

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The Azmi Khalid Constitutional Law Essay Writing Competition 2023

THE AZMI KHALID CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2023

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, and to honour the memory of the late Associate Professor Azmi Khalid, the Faculty is launching the “Azmi Khalid Constitutional Law Essay Writing Competition”. 

Associate Professor Azmi Khalid was a law lecturer at the Faculty of Law who was admired as a prominent constitutionalist and a pioneering human rights advocate. He passed away at age 42 on 24 May 1992. The fund for this competition has been established by the alumni of the Faculty’s Class of 1982 in fond remembrance of Azmi Khalid.  

This once-in-two-years competition shall be administered by the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya and judged by a panel of distinguished judges, lawyers and academicians whose decision shall be final.  Cash prizes shall be awarded to all winners. A Certificate of Participation shall be awarded to all participants.

TOPIC: The topic for the 2023 competition is: HUMAN RIGHTS IN MALAYSIA: IS THE CUP HALF-FULL OR HALF-EMPTY?

ELIGIBILITY : Any enrolled student of a law course in a public or private university in Malaysia may participate, whether a citizen or a non-citizen. An eligible candidate must provide proof of his/her status by supplying personal particulars on the Prescribed Form.

PRIZES : A distinguished panel of judges will evaluate each essay and award three prizes. First Prize: Ringgit Five Thousand (RM 5,000) and a Certificate Second Prize: Ringgit Three Thousand (RM 3,000) and a Certificate Third Prize: Ringgit One Thousand (RM 1,000) and a Certificate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS  Originality:  The essay must be the author’s original contribution. Each source relied upon must be acknowledged in a footnote. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and any essay with a similarity index of more than 30% will not be accepted. Each essay must be accompanied by a TURNITIN REPORT. Language:  The essay must be submitted in the English language. Format:  The essay must be in the PDF format. Font style:  Font style and size is Times New Roman - size 14 for title; size 12 for the Abstract and Text; and size 10 for Footnotes. Spacing:  spacing should be 1.5. Word count:  The article must be between 2,500 to 3.000 words (excluding Footnotes and Bibliography).   Referencing:  Use “footnotes” and not endnotes. Use footnotes and not “in-text citations”.

Download the Prescribed Form and Declaration  HERE

Submission: The article must be submitted ONLINE by 5.00PM on February 28, 2023 to the following dedicated email: [email protected]

The submission should include the following:

• The Prescribed Form and Declaration as the top cover.  
• The essay’s title and the author’s full name on page 1
• An Abstract of 100-150 words.
• An Introduction
• A Conclusion or Summing Up
• Word count of the essay (to be indicated on the last page)
• A Bibliography (not exceeding 400 words)   
• The TURNITIN Report

We wish all participants good luck and a stimulating intellectual experience.

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7 Essay Writing Contests to Look Out For in 2023

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Essay contests are not only a great way to exercise your essay-writing skills but also an awesome way to win cash prizes, scholarships, and internship or program opportunities. They also look wonderful on college applications as awards and achievements.

In this article, you’ll learn about 7 essay writing contests to enter in 2023. Watch the video below, or keep reading to learn more.

1. Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest 

Deadline: Now–April 30, 3023

Who may enter:

This is an international contest for people of all ages (except for residents of Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, and Belarus due to US government restrictions).

Contest description:

●  The contest is organized by Winning Writers, located in MA, USA.

●  They accept stories and essays on any theme, up to 6,000 words each. This contest defines a story as any short work of fiction and an essay as any short work of nonfiction.

●  Your stories and essays must be submitted in English.

●  You may submit published or unpublished work.

Entry fee: USD 22 per entry

●  Story: First Prize is USD 3,000.

●  Essay: First Prize is USD 3,000.

●  10 Honorable Mentions will receive USD 300 each (any category).

●  The top 12 entries will be published online.

Official website

Please visit the competition’s official website for more information on judges and submissions.

2. 2023 Calibre Essay Prize 

Deadline: Now–January 15, 2023, 11:59 pm

Who may enter: All ages and any nationality or residency are accepted.

●  This contest is hosted by the Australian Book Review.

●  Your essay must be between 2,000 and 5,000 words.

●  You may submit nonfiction essays of all kinds, e.g., personal, political, literary, or speculative.

●  You may enter multiple essays but will need to pay separate fees for each one.

●  Your essay must be unpublished.

Entry fee: AU 30 for non-members

Prize: AU 7,500

Official website:

For more information on this contest, please visit its official website.

3. John Locke Institute Essay Competition 

Deadline: June 30, 2023

●  Students from any country.

●  Students aged 15 to 18 years by the competition deadline.

●  Students aged 14 years or younger by the competition deadline are eligible for the Junior prize.

●  The contest is organized by the John Locke Institute.

●  Your essay cannot exceed 2,000 words.

●  There are seven subjects or categories for essay submissions: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, and Law.

Entry fee: Free to enter

●  The best overall essay winner receives an honorary John Locke Fellowship, which comes with a USD 10,000 scholarship to attend one or more summer schools or gap year courses.

●  There is also a prize for the best essay in each category. The prize for each winner of a subject category and the Junior category is a scholarship worth USD 2,000 toward the cost of a summer program.

●  All winning essays will be published on the Institute’s website.

For more information about this competition and the John Locke Institute, please visit the official website . Also, be sure to check out our article on all you need to know about this contest.

4. The American Foreign Service Association 2023 Essay Competition 

Deadline: April 3, 2023

●  Students in grades 9–12 in any of the 50 states, DC, the US territories, or if they are US citizens or lawful permanent residents attending high school overseas.

●  Students attending a public, private, or parochial school.

●  Home-schooled students.

●  Your essay should be 1,000–1,500 words.

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●  You will select a country or region in which the United States Foreign Service has been involved at any point since 1924 and describe how the Foreign Service was successful or unsuccessful in advancing American foreign policy goals – including promoting peace – in this country or region and propose ways in which it might continue to improve those goals in the coming years.

●  Your essay should follow MLA guidelines.

●  Your essay should use a variety of sources.

●  The first-place winner receives USD 2,500, a paid trip to the nation’s capital from anywhere in the U.S. for the winner and their parents, and an all-expense-paid educational voyage courtesy of Semester at Sea.

●  The runner-up receives USD 1,250 and full tuition to attend a summer session of the National Student Leadership Conference’s International Diplomacy program.

Please visit the American Foreign Service website for more information.

5. The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) 2023 Essay Contest 

Deadline: Mid-February 2023–June 1, 2023

Who may enter: High school (including homeschooled), college, and graduate students worldwide.

●  The 2023 essay contest topic is marriages and proposals.

●  High school students may focus on Pride and Prejudice only or bring in other Austen works.

●  Undergraduate and graduate students should discuss at least two Austen novels of their choice.

●  Your essay must be in MLA format and 6 to 8 pages (not including your Works Cited page).

●  Your essay must be written in English.

●  First place wins a USD 1,000 scholarship.

●  Second place wins a USD 500 scholarship.

●  Third place wins a USD 250 scholarship.

●  Winners will also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels.

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit JASNA’s official website .

6. 2023 Writing Contest: Better Great Achievements by EngineerGirl

Deadline: February 1, 2023

●  Students in Grades 3–12. If international or homeschooled, please select your grade level based on if you were attending a public school in the U.S.

●  This contest is organized by EngineerGirl.

●  Students should write a piece that shows how female or non-white engineers have contributed to or can enhance engineering’s great achievements.

●  You should choose one of the 20 Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century as a topic and explore the technologies developed in the last century and the new ones being developed today. Make sure to follow the specific guidelines for your grade level.

●  Essays should be 650–750 words based on your grade level.

●  Please visit the contest’s website to see specific requirements based on your grade.

Winners in each grade category will receive the prizes listed below:

●  First-place winners will be awarded USD 500.

●  Second-place entries will be awarded USD 250 .

●  Third-place entries will be awarded USD 100 .

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit the official website .

7. World Historian Student Essay Competition

Deadline: May 1, 2023

Who may enter: Students enrolled in Grades K–12 in public, private, and parochial schools and home-study programs worldwide.

●  Your essay must address the following issue: In what way has the study of world history affected my understanding of the world in which I live?

●  Your essay should be 1,000 words.

Prizes: USD 500

For more information and submission requirements, please visit the contest’s official website.

Essay contests are a great way to expand your writing skills, discuss a topic that is important to you, and earn prize money and opportunities that will be great for you in the long term. Check out our articles on writing thesis statements, essay organization, and argumentative writing strategies to ensure you take first place every time.

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Announcing the Winners of the Nottingham-World Bank Economics Essay Competition 2023

The World Bank Group Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Finance Hub in Malaysia, in partnership with the School of Economics, University of Nottingham Malaysia, is thrilled to declare the champions of this year's Nottingham-World Bank Economics Essay Competition.

The competition focused on the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Malaysia, especially in today's digital age. Participants submitted an essay based off the following prompt - Malaysian youth unemployment rate has been more than ten percent, more than three times higher than the national average. What reforms should the Malaysian government pursue to ensure the labour market in this digital era is vibrant and resilient when you graduate from college? 

We take immense pride in announcing that the essays of our top three winners:

• First prize: Zhi Shen Kerk and  Han Ying (Iring) Zhang (International School of Kuala Lumpur) -  essay  
• Second prize:   Kan Zheng Hou and Foo Zi Yan (Kuen Cheng High School, Kuala Lumpur) -  essay  
• Third prize: Lim Kah Xuan and Leong Yu Chen (Kluang Chong Hwa High School, Kluang, Johor) -  essay

Consolation prizes (in no particular order):  

• Lim Qi Zhi and  Lim Qi Zao (SMJK Katholik, Petaling Jaya, Selangor) -  essay  
• Joshua Chin Yue Yong (Diploma in Marketing, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah) -  essay  
• Saw Xiao Shan (Cambridge International A-Levels, Institut Sinaran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah) -  essay

A huge appreciation is extended to all the participants. 

The World Bank seeks tto foster such platforms that bridge young minds and economic solutions. We anticipate more enlightening entries in the subsequent editions and wish every participant success in their academic and professional pursuits.

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2023 Essay Writing Competition for Undergraduate Students

on Critical Human Rights and Peace Issues in ASEAN/Southeast Asia

IMAGINING A SAFE, CLEAN, & SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT IN ASEAN

Deadline for Submissions: 12 August 2023 (23:59 GMT +7)

The ASEAN region is home to abundant natural resources, breathtaking sceneries, and rich biodiversity. However, over time, our activities have accelerated the constant destruction of our environment. Climate injustices have, indeed, caused tremendous impacts on our social, economic, and political lives. Extreme weather events, such as droughts and heatwaves and rising sea levels and wildfires have constantly displaced vulnerable peoples and destroyed livelihoods. It has also disrupted our health and well-being. In less developed parts of the region, food and water insecurity and the spread of climate-sensitive infectious diseases have constantly posed threats. Furthermore, we have seen an increase in forced migration and civil conflicts, attacks on environmental rights defenders, and reduced access to basic services, as well as rights and freedoms.

The right to safe, clean, and sustainable environment is espoused in the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). In principle, ASEAN member-states have forged a collective commitment to shift from a growth-oriented to a people and planet-centered approach to addressing critical environmental issues. Furthermore, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) has been at the forefront of this regional agenda. Since 2014, it has been establishing collaborations with relevant organizations, co-designing strategies with affected communities, and achieving action.  As we continue to experience climate injustices, it has become more obvious that the protection of the environment has become everyone’s responsibility. Postponing action is no longer an option. Young people, all the more, have a huge stake in this struggle. In this light, the 2023 Edition of our Essay Writing Competition shall serve as a vehicle for Southeast Asian students to raise their voice on diverse issues and lived experiences reflecting the state of the environment and human rights in the region. Moreover, essays are expected to delve deep into intersectional issues impacting the environment at either regional and local levels. Furthermore, we strongly encourage writers to creatively come up with concrete recommendations for policy and action to address climate emergencies/injustices in ASEAN. Essays writers are urged to fully exercise critical thinking and creative expression.

GUIDE QUESTIONS

How do you envision a safe, clean, and sustainable environment?

What issues and lived experiences are (directly or indirectly) caused/impacted by climate injustice/environmental degradation at the regional, national, or local levels?

How can ASEAN and its member states be able to fulfill its commitment to a safe, clean, and sustainable environment in all corners of the region? What can AICHR, as well as other ASEAN bodies, do more to facilitate this process?

WHO CAN JOIN?

Southeast Asian undergraduate students currently enrolled in a Southeast Asia tertiary academic institution

ESSAY REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical papers are written in English within a maximum of 500-700 words (excluding title, references, and notes)
• Essays should be original and should not have been previously published elsewhere.
• Essays must be written only by one person.Font style and size: Times New Roman, 12 points, 1.5 spacing In-text citations and references must be in APA (seventh edition) format https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/apaquickguide/intext
• Essays should be submitted in MS Word (.doc/.docx)

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

• Participants have to accomplish an online form, and submit their essays to https://bit.ly/3r65YWh
• One person can only submit one entry.
• Submissions are deemed final. Revised versions will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• 40% Analysis
• 30% Clarity and Structure
• 20% Originality
• 10% Relevance to the Theme
• Popular Vote : The public will get a chance to vote for their top 3 favorite shortlisted essays. Entries will be posted on the SHAPE-SEA website. Names shall be deleted to ensure fairness and objectivity. The shortlisted essay with the most votes win!
• Experts’ Choice First Prize:  Cash Prize of  THB 15,000 , a Certificate of Recognition, and an opportunity to present their winning essay at a regional event this year.
• Experts’ Choice Second Prize: Cash Prize of  THB 10,000 , a Certificate of Recognition, and an opportunity to present their winning essay at a regional event this year.
• Experts’ Choice Third Prize: Cash prize of  THB 7,000 , a Certificate of Recognition, and, an opportunity to present their winning essay at a regional event this year.
• Most Popular Vote: Cash prize of  THB 7,000 , a Certificate of Recognition, and an opportunity to present their winning essay at a regional event this year.
• Shortlisted essays will be given a Certificate of Appreciation and will be published on the SHAPE-SEA Website.
• Deadline for Submission: 12 August 2023 (23:59 BKK Time)
• Announcement of Winners: 30 September 2023

For any inquiries, contact us at:   [email protected]

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MALAYSIA YOUNG AUTHOR AWARD

Caya Academy: Your English Language Partner

Calling all Malaysian Aspiring Writers: Enter the Young Author Award Competition and Unleash Your Creative Brilliance in English!

Are you a talented wordsmith with a passion for storytelling? The prestigious Young Author Award Competition is now open for submissions in Malaysia! This is your chance to shine as a young writer and have your work recognized. Whether you excel in poetry, short stories, or novels, this competition welcomes all genres and styles. Let your imagination run wild and captivate readers with your unique voice and narrative prowess. Not only will you have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes, but you'll also gain invaluable exposure and the chance to connect with other authors. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent. 

“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” - Louis L’Amour

“if you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” - stephen king, previous winners, a young author's journey.

Meet some of our young authors!

Jaybriel Cheng Yu Zhe

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Han Chiang High School

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Smk taman desa, myaa 2023 workshop & competition, myaa 2023 offers a comprehensive 4-day online workshop (2 hours each day) designed to nurture young writers in the english language. participants will gain insights into effective story writing techniques during the interactive sessions. after the workshop, participants will submit their final stories within 7 days. winners of the english competition will be announced no later than 15 september 2023. as an added incentive, participants will also have the option to submit their stories to the asia yaa 2023 story writing competition. shortlisted participants will have their stories published and have the opportunity to serve as judges for upcoming myaas, write for the young reader club, and participate in social responsibility projects with the catherine khoo writing foundation. the deadline for ayaa submission is 31 december 2023..

(1) Junior For aged 12 and below (born year 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014...) (2) Senior For aged 13 and above (born year 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007...)

Workshop Date & Time

Junior (Choose 1 or 2) (1) 29 & 30 July, 5 & 6 August 2023 from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. (2) 12, 13, 19 & 20 August 2023 from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Senior 29 & 30 July, 5 & 6 August 2023 from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Workshop Mode

The workshop will be conducted Online via Zoom.

Workshop Agenda

(1) Theme Development for the Story (2) Analysis of Stories Written by Previous Winners (3) Story Planning

Workshop Coach

The MYAA workshop sessions are coached by Ms. Catherine Khoo, founder of the Unique English Classroom and creator of the Young Author Award from Singapore. Catherine is an author, editor, lecturer, and moviemaker with more than 30 years of experience in media. She was the Editor-in-Chief of Japan Close-Up Magazine and Asia 21 Magazine. She has published two bestselling books and is the founder of Singapore’s first boutique publisher of imprints for under-18s.

Story Word Count

Junior • 1,000-word (min) to 1,200-word (max) Senior • 1,200-word (min) to 1,500-word (max)

Competition Prizes

The winners from both Junior and Senior categories will not only receive cash prizes but also exclusive coaching sessions by Ms. Catherine Khoo. These personalized sessions aim to provide guidance on crafting their upcoming 3,000 to 5,000-word stories for AYAA 2023. 1st prize • RM1,200 + 30-minute personal coaching session 2nd prize • RM800 + 30-minute personal coaching session 3rd prize • RM500 + 30-minute personal coaching session Merit (x10) • RM50 each + 60-minute group coaching session

Participation Fee

RM250 for both workshop and competition.

Payment Method

Please make the payment via Bank Transfer to the following account details: Bank Name: Maybank Account Number: 512884095226 Account Name: Caya Academy Sdn Bhd Kindly include participant's name in payment reference to ensure smooth processing and registration. 

Refund Policy

There is no refund of the participation fee, but participants can transfer their seat to another person.

For additional information about MYAA, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp at 011-65505400 .

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Take Your Digital Experience to the Next Level

Experience Your Victories

Nation-wide essay writing competition.

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2022 (MYT)

THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO PUBLIC Ages 15 to 25.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were tabulated in 2015 for a safer, cleaner, and more prosperous world by 2030.

As an individual, what can we do to contribute to the SDGs?

Share with your thoughts in the most innovative way and grab a chance to win exciting cash prizes!

Terms and conditions:

• Open to all Malaysian and international students residing in Malaysia, aged 15 – 25.
• The essay must be written in English using Microsoft Word (Writing: Arial 12, Line spacing 1.5, Length not exceeding 1000 words).
• The work must be original (process of own ideas) and not yet published in any publication. Plagiarism will not be accepted.
• The writing must be based on one of the 17 SDG elements.
• MAHSA University and the program’s strategic partners have the right to use and edit the submitted work to obtain clarification on any promotional or printed material.

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Best Essay Writing Contests in 2024

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The Hudson Prize

Black Lawrence Press

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, and Short Story

Each year Black Lawrence Press will award The Hudson Prize for an unpublished collection of poems or prose. The prize is open to new, emerging, and established writers.

Additional prizes:

Publication

💰 Entry fee: $28

📅 Deadline: March 31, 2024 (Expired)

Irene Adler Prize

Lucas Ackroyd

Genres: Essay, Non-fiction, and Travel

I’ve traveled the world from Sweden to South Africa, from the Golden Globes to the Olympic women’s hockey finals. I’ve photographed a mother polar bear and her cubs and profiled stars like ABBA, Jennifer Garner and Katarina Witt. And I couldn’t have done it without women. I’ve been very fortunate, and it’s time for me to give back. With the Irene Adler Prize, I’m awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a woman pursuing a degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized post-secondary institution.

2x honorable mentions: $250

📅 Deadline: May 30, 2024

Rigel 2024: $500 for Prose, Poetry, Art, or Graphic Novel

Sunspot Literary Journal

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, Novel, Novella, Poetry, Script Writing, and Short Story

Literary or genre works accepted. Winner receives $500 plus publication, while runners-up and finalists are offered publication. No restrictions on theme or category. Closes: February 29. Entry fee: $12.50. Enter as many times as you like through Submittable or Duotrope

$500 + publication

Runners-up and finalists are offered publication

💰 Entry fee: $12

📅 Deadline: February 29, 2024 (Expired)

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African Diaspora Awards 2024

Kinsman Avenue Publishing, Inc

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, and Short Story

Up to $1000 in cash prizes for the African Diaspora Award 2024. African-themed prose and poetry wanted. Top finalists are published in Kinsman Quarterly’s magazine and the anthology, “Black Butterfly: Voices of the African Diaspora.”

Publication in anthology, "Black Butterfly: Voices of the African Diaspora" and print and digital magazine

💰 Entry fee: $25

📅 Deadline: June 30, 2024

Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize

Gotham Writers Workshop

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller, and Young Adult

The Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize is a writing competition sponsored by the stage and radio series Selected Shorts. Selected Shorts is recorded for Public Radio and heard nationally on both the radio and its weekly podcast. This years entries will be judged by Carmen Maria Machado (In the Dream House, Her Body and Other Parties).

$1000 + free 10 week course with Gotham Writers

📅 Deadline: March 01, 2024 (Expired)

Annual Contest Submissions

So To Speak

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ, Non-fiction, and Poetry

So To Speak is seeking submissions for poetry, fiction, and non-fiction with an intersectional feminist lens! It is no secret that the literary canon and literary journals are largely comprised of heteronormative, patriarchal, cisgender, able-bodied white men. So to Speak seeks work by writers, poets, and artists who want to challenge and change the identity of the “canonical” writer.

💰 Entry fee: $4

📅 Deadline: March 15, 2024 (Expired)

Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest

Jane Austen Society of North America

Genres: Children's and Essay

JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to foster the study and appreciation of Jane Austen's works in new generations of readers. Students world-wide are invited to compete for scholarship awards in three divisions: high school, college, and graduate school.

$1,000 scholarship

Two nights’ lodging for JASNA’s Annual General Meeting

📅 Deadline: June 02, 2022 (Expired)

Vocal Challenges

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, and Short Story

Enter themed storytelling contests to put your creativity to the test and be in with a chance of winning cash prizes and more. To submit, you'll need to sign up for a monthly fee of $9.99, or $4.99/month for 3 months.

$1,000 — $5,000

💰 Entry fee: $15

📅 Deadline: March 07, 2024 (Expired)

Aurora Polaris Creative Nonfiction Award

Trio House Press

Genres: Essay, Memoir, and Non-fiction

We seek un-agented full-length creative nonfiction manuscripts including memoir, essay collections, etc. 50,000 - 80,000 words.

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2024

Tusculum Review Nonfiction Chapbook Prize

The Tusculum Review

Genres: Essay and Non-fiction

A prize of $1,000, publication of the essay in The Tusculum Review’s 20th Anniversary Issue (2024), and creation of a limited edition stand-alone chapbook with original art is awarded. Editors of The Tusculum Review and contest judge Mary Cappello will determine the winner of the 2024 prize.

💰 Entry fee: $20

📅 Deadline: June 15, 2024

Solas Awards

Best Travel Writing

Extraordinary stories about travel and the human spirit have been the cornerstones of our books since 1993. With the Solas Awards we honor writers whose work inspires others to explore. We’re looking for the best stories about travel and the world. Funny, illuminating, adventurous, uplifting, scary, inspiring, poignant stories that reflect the unique alchemy that occurs when you enter unfamiliar territory and begin to see the world differently as a result. We hope these awards will be a catalyst for those who love to leave home and tell others about it.

📅 Deadline: September 21, 2024

Askew's Word on the Lake Writing Contest

Shuswap Association of Writers

Genres: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Essay, Memoir, and Short Story

Whether you’re an established or emerging writer, the Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest has a place for you. Part of the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival in Salmon Arm, BC, the contest is open to submissions in short fiction (up to 2,000 words), nonfiction (up to 2,000 words), and poetry (up to three one-page poems).

💰 Entry fee: $11

📅 Deadline: January 31, 2024 (Expired)

Brink Literary Journal Award for Hybrid Writing

Genres: Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Non-fiction, Poetry, Science Writing, and Short Story

The Brink Literary Journal Award for Hybrid Writing will be administered to the winner of a literary contest designed to champion innovative hybrid and cross-genre work.

💰 Entry fee: $22

📅 Deadline: February 16, 2024 (Expired)

Red Hen Press Women's Prose Prize

Red Hen Press

Genres: Fiction, Non-fiction, Short Story, Essay, Memoir, and Novel

Established in 2018, the Women’s Prose Prize is for previously unpublished, original work of prose. Novels, short story collections, memoirs, essay collections, and all other forms of prose writing are eligible for consideration. The awarded manuscript is selected through a biennial competition, held in even-numbered years, that is open to all writers who identify as women.

Publication by Red Hen Press

📅 Deadline: February 28, 2024 (Expired)

Work-In-Progress (WIP) Contest

Unleash Press

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novel, Novella, Poetry, Science Fiction, Science Writing, and Young Adult

We aim to assist writers in the completion of an important literary project and vision. The Unleash WIP Award offers writers support in the amount of $500 to supplement costs to aid in the completion of a book-length work of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Writers will also receive editorial feedback, coaching meetings, and an excerpt/interview feature in Unleash Lit.

Coaching, interview, and editorial support

💰 Entry fee: $35

📅 Deadline: July 15, 2024

National Essay Contest

U.S. Institute of Peace

Genres: Essay

This year, AFSA celebrates the 100th anniversary of the United States Foreign Service. Over the last century, our diplomats and development professionals have been involved in groundbreaking events in history – decisions on war and peace, supporting human rights and freedom, creating joint prosperity, reacting to natural disasters and pandemics and much more. As AFSA looks back on this century-long history, we invite you to join us in also looking ahead to the future. This year students are asked to explore how diplomats can continue to evolve their craft to meet the needs of an ever-changing world that brings fresh challenges and opportunities to the global community and America’s place in it.

Runner-up: $1,250

📅 Deadline: April 01, 2024 (Expired)

Creative Nonfiction Prize

Indiana Review

Genres: Essay, Fiction, and Non-fiction

Send us one creative nonfiction piece, up to 5000 words, for a chance at $1000 + publication. This year's contest will be judged by Lars Horn.

Berggruen Prize Essay Competition

Berggruen Institute

The Berggruen Prize Essay Competition, in the amount of $25,000 USD for the English and Chinese language category respectively, is given annually to stimulate new thinking and innovative concepts while embracing cross-cultural perspectives across fields, disciplines, and geographies. Inspired by the pivotal role essays have played in shaping thought and inquiry, we are inviting essays that follow in the tradition of renowned thinkers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Michel de Montaigne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Publication in Noema Magazine

International Voices in Creative Nonfiction Competition

Vine Leaves Press

Genres: Essay, Memoir, Non-fiction, and Novel

Small presses have potential for significant impact, and at Vine Leaves Press, we take this responsibility quite seriously. It is our responsibility to give marginalized groups the opportunity to establish literary legacies that feel rich and vast. Why? To sustain hope for the world to become a more loving, tolerable, and open space. It always begins with art. That is why we have launched this writing competition.

Book publication

📅 Deadline: July 01, 2024

Climate Change Writing Competition

Write the World

This month, dear writers, ahead of COP27, help us raise the voices of young people in this urgent fight. In a piece of personal narrative, tell the world’s leaders gathering in how climate change impacts you. How has this crisis changed your environment, your community, your sense of the future? Storytelling, after all, plays a critical role in helping us grasp the emergency through which we are all living, igniting empathy in readers and listeners—itself a precursor to action.

Runner-up: $50

📅 Deadline: October 18, 2022 (Expired)

Indignor Play House Annual Short Story Competition

Indignor House Publishing

Genres: Fiction, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novella, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, and Young Adult

Indignor House Publishing is proud to announce that our annual writing competition (INDIGNOR PLAYHOUSE Short Story Annual Competition) is officially open with expected publication in the fall of 2024. Up to 25 submissions will be accepted for inclusion in the annual anthology.

2nd: $250 | 3rd: $150

Goldilocks Zone

Sunspot Lit is looking for the perfect combination of craft and appeal in stories, CNF, novel or novella excerpts, artwork, graphic novels, poems, scripts/screenplays. Literary and genre accepted. Enter through Submittable or Duotrope.

💰 Entry fee: $10

📅 Deadline: April 30, 2024

Military Anthology: Partnerships, the Untold Story

Armed Services Arts Partnership

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Non-fiction, Poetry, and Short Story

Partners are an integral aspect of military life, at home and afar, during deployment and after homecoming. Partnerships drive military action and extend beyond being a battle buddy, wingman, or crew member. Some are planned while others arise entirely unexpectedly. Spouses, family, old or new friends, community, faith leaders, and medical specialists all support the military community. Despite their importance, the stories of these partnerships often go untold. This anthology aims to correct that: We will highlight the nuances, surprises, joy, sorrow, heroism, tears, healing power, and ache of partnerships. We invite you to submit the story about partnerships from your journey, so we can help tell it.

$500 Editors' Choice award

$250 for each genre category (prose, poetry, visual art)

Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award

Killer Nashville

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novel, Poetry, Science Fiction, Script Writing, Short Story, and Thriller

The Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award is committed to discovering new writers, as well as superlative books by established authors and, upon discovery, sharing those writers and their works with new readers. There are a large number of both fiction and non-fiction categories you can enter.

💰 Entry fee: $79

A Very Short Story Contest

Genres: Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Memoir, and Non-fiction

Write a great short story in ten words or fewer. Submit it to our contest. Entry is free. Winner of the bet gets a free Gotham class.

Free writing class from Gotham Writers Workshop.

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2024

The Letter Review Prize for Nonfiction

The Letter Review

Genres: Essay, Memoir, Non-fiction, Crime, Humor, and Science Writing

2-4 Winners are published. We Shortlist 10-20 writers. Seeking Nonfiction 0-5000 words. Judges’ feedback available. Open to writers from anywhere in the world, with no theme or genre restrictions. Judged blind. All entries considered for publication + submission to Pushcart.

Publication by The Letter Review

💰 Entry fee: $2

WOW! Women On Writing Quarterly Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest

WOW! Women On Writing

Genres: Non-fiction and Essay

Seeking creative nonfiction essays on any topic (1000 words or less) and in any style--from personal essay and memoir to lyric essay and hybrid, and more! The mission of this contest is to reward bravery in real-life storytelling and create an understanding of our world through thoughtful, engaging narratives. Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published okay; simultaneous submissions okay; multiple submissions are okay as long as they are submitted in their own individual e-mail. Open internationally.

2nd: $300 | 3rd: $200 | 7 runner-ups: $25 Amazon Gift Cards

swamp pink Prizes

From January 1st to January 31st, submit short stories and essays of up to 25 pages or a set of 1-3 poems. Winners in each genre will receive $2,000 and publication.

Hispanic Culture Review Contest 2022-2023

Hispanic Culture Review

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Short Story, and Flash Fiction

As the Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano once said, "the best that the world has is in the many worlds that the world contains." Therefore, this year we invite you to reflect on the following questions: How do you or your community celebrate these connections? How do you value those experiences with those people who leave a mark on your life? 1 work will be awarded in each category: 1) photography & visual arts, 2) poetry, and 3) narrative/essay/academic investigation.

$100 for photography, poetry, and essay winners

💰 Entry fee: $0

📅 Deadline: February 01, 2023 (Expired)

Personal Essay Competition 2024

Genres: Essay and Memoir

We want to hear about an experience in your life, rife with characters and description and conflict and scene… but we also want to hear how you make sense of this experience, how it sits with you, and why it has surfaced as writing. Open a window into your life and invite your readers to enter.

Best entry: $100

Runner up: $50 | Best peer review: $50

📅 Deadline: June 24, 2024

International Essay Competition 2023/24

Avernus Education

Welcome to our prestigious International Essay Competition. At Avernus Education, we are thrilled to provide a platform for young minds to showcase their prowess in Medicine, Engineering, Law, Economics, Psychology, History and Politics. These varied subject categories underscore the importance of interdisciplinary study, a crucial foundation for future leaders in our increasingly interconnected world. Winners receive an exclusive Avernus Education Scholarship worth over £5000 - granting them free entrance to our exclusive summer camp at Oxford University! Outstanding Runners Up receive 5 hours worth of Credits for Avernus Education courses, conferences and tutoring services.

100% Scholarship Award to our Oxford University Summer Programme (worth £5995)

Partial scholarship

📅 Deadline: February 19, 2024 (Expired)

Bacopa Literary Review Annual Writing Contest

Writers Alliance of Gainesville

Bacopa Literary Review’s 2024 contest is open from March 4 through April 4, with $200 Prize and $100 Honorable Mention in each of six categories: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Flash Fiction, Free Verse Poetry, Formal Poetry, and Visual Poetry.

📅 Deadline: April 04, 2024 (Expired)

The Letter Review Prize for Unpublished Books

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novel, Novella, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Short Story, Thriller, and Young Adult

Free to enter. Seeking 0-5000 word (poetry: 15 pgs) excerpts of unpublished books (Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction), including most self-published and indie-published works. 2-4 Winners (publication of extract is optional). We Shortlist 10-20 writers. Open to writers from anywhere in the world, with no theme or genre restrictions. Judged blind.

Optional Publication of Excerpt, Letter of Recommendation

Environmental Writing 2024

The writer and activist Bill McKibben describes Environmental Writing as "the collision between people and the rest of the world." This month, peer closely at that intersection: How do humans interact with their environment? Given your inheritance of this earth, the world needs your voices now more than ever.

📅 Deadline: April 22, 2024 (Expired)

NOWW 26th International Writing Contest

Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop (NOWW)

Open to all writers in four categories: poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and critical writing.

2nd: $100 | 3rd: $50

💰 Entry fee: $7

Discover the finest writing contests of 2024 for fiction and non-fiction authors — including short story competitions, essay writing competitions, poetry contests, and many more. Updated weekly, these contests are vetted by Reedsy to weed out the scammers and time-wasters. If you’re looking to stick to free writing contests, simply use our filters as you browse.

Why you should submit to writing contests

Submitting to poetry competitions and free writing contests in 2024 is absolutely worth your while as an aspiring author: just as your qualifications matter when you apply for a new job, a writing portfolio that boasts published works and award-winning pieces is a great way to give your writing career a boost. And not to mention the bonus of cash prizes!

That being said, we understand that taking part in writing contests can be tough for emerging writers. First, there’s the same affliction all writers face: lack of time or inspiration. Entering writing contests is a time commitment, and many people decide to forego this endeavor in order to work on their larger projects instead — like a full-length book. Second, for many writers, the chance of rejection is enough to steer them clear of writing contests. 

But we’re here to tell you that two of the great benefits of entering writing contests happen to be the same as those two reasons to avoid them.

When it comes to the time commitment: yes, you will need to expend time and effort in order to submit a quality piece of writing to competitions. That being said, having a hard deadline to meet is a great motivator for developing a solid writing routine.

Think of entering contests as a training session to become a writer who will need to meet deadlines in order to have a successful career. If there’s a contest you have your eye on, and the deadline is in one month, sit down and realistically plan how many words you’ll need to write per day in order to meet that due date — and don’t forget to also factor in the time you’ll need to edit your story!

For tips on setting up a realistic writing plan, check out this free, ten-day course: How to Build a Rock-Solid Writing Routine.

In regards to the fear of rejection, the truth is that any writer aspiring to become a published author needs to develop relatively thick skin. If one of your goals is to have a book traditionally published, you will absolutely need to learn how to deal with rejection, as traditional book deals are notoriously hard to score. If you’re an indie author, you will need to adopt the hardy determination required to slowly build up a readership.

The good news is that there’s a fairly simple trick for learning to deal with rejection: use it as a chance to explore how you might be able to improve your writing.

In an ideal world, each rejection from a publisher or contest would come with a detailed letter, offering construction feedback and pointing out specific tips for improvement. And while this is sometimes the case, it’s the exception and not the rule.

Still, you can use the writing contests you don’t win as a chance to provide yourself with this feedback. Take a look at the winning and shortlisted stories and highlight their strong suits: do they have fully realized characters, a knack for showing instead of telling, a well-developed but subtly conveyed theme, a particularly satisfying denouement?

The idea isn’t to replicate what makes those stories tick in your own writing. But most examples of excellent writing share a number of basic craft principles. Try and see if there are ways for you to translate those stories’ strong points into your own unique writing.

Finally, there are the more obvious benefits of entering writing contests: prize and publication. Not to mention the potential to build up your readership, connect with editors, and gain exposure.

Resources to help you win writing competitions in 2024

Every writing contest has its own set of submission rules. Whether those rules are dense or sparing, ensure that you follow them to a T. Disregarding the guidelines will not sway the judges’ opinion in your favor — and might disqualify you from the contest altogether. 

Aside from ensuring you follow the rules, here are a few resources that will help you perfect your submissions.

Free online courses

On Writing:

How to Craft a Killer Short Story

The Non-Sexy Business of Writing Non-Fiction

How to Write a Novel

Understanding Point of View

Developing Characters That Your Readers Will Love

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Stop Procrastinating! Build a Solid Writing Routine

On Editing:

Story Editing for Authors

How to Self-Edit Like a Pro

Novel Revision: Practical Tips for Rewrites

How to Write a Short Story in 7 Steps

How to Write a Novel in 15 Steps

Literary Devices and Terms — 35+ Definitions With Examples

10 Essential Fiction Writing Tips to Improve Your Craft

How to Write Dialogue: 8 Simple Rules and Exercises

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Bonus resources

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After you submit to a writing competition in 2024

It’s exciting to send a piece of writing off to a contest. However, once the initial excitement wears off, you may be left waiting for a while. Some writing contests will contact all entrants after the judging period — whether or not they’ve won. Other writing competitions will only contact the winners. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind after you submit:

Many writing competitions don’t have time to respond to each entrant with feedback on their story. However, it never hurts to ask! Feel free to politely reach out requesting feedback — but wait until after the selection period is over.

If you’ve submitted the same work to more than one writing competition or literary magazine, remember to withdraw your submission if it ends up winning elsewhere.

After you send a submission, don’t follow it up with a rewritten or revised version. Instead, ensure that your first version is thoroughly proofread and edited. If not, wait until the next edition of the contest or submit the revised version to other writing contests.

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