Apart from the Creative Writing NZ Competition, all other listings are for external competitions. If you have a query about these external competitions, please contact the relevant competition organisers. If you would like to list your writing competition on our site, please send the competition details to info@creativewriting.co.nz. Creative Writing New Zealand gives no warranty […]
The V International Playwriting Contest is open until December 31, 2020. No entry fee. It aims to encourage writers in the creation of bold and powerful plays for young people. Open to writers worldwide. There’s €10,000 in prizes, as well as translation to another European language, publication and a public reading. There are two categories […]
The 2021 Peter Wells Writing Contest is open until January 3, 2021. The contest gives New Zealand LGBTQI writers the opportunity to prove their creative skills and to promote their work to a wider audience in a safe and supportive environment. First prize is $1000 for the winning story, $500 for the runner-up and $500 […]
Creative Writing NZ Flash Fiction Competition Competition Rules As we receive a lot of emails, please do not email us with any questions about our competition. All rules are listed below. The Creative Writing NZ Flash Fiction Competition is open to all writers aged 18 or over, all nationalities. Entries should be in English. This […]
The Cambridge Autumn Festival Short Story Competition 2021 is open until January 31, 2021. Free to enter. No age limit. Theme: Lockdown. Writers can interpret the theme in whatever way they wish, but it has to be a work of fiction. Submit up to 1500 words. Prizes: $1,000, $500, $250 More here.
The Poets & Players Reemergence Prize is open until 16 November 2020 (midnight GMT). The winner will receive £300 and the winning poem will be published on the website. It costs £2 for 1 poem, or £5 for 3 poems. The Prize is open to anyone over the age of 16, except for members of […]