How Competitions Work
Each month Write the World holds a new competition, developed around a particular idea or genre of writing, such as poetry, fantasy, sports journalism, or flash fiction. Competitions encourage you to dig deeper into the writing process, try out new genres and share your work with a sea of eager readers. And because a first draft is never perfect, you have the chance to receive peer and expert feedback before submitting your final piece.
Free Entry & Cash Prizes
The winning entrant receives $100, and the runner-up and best peer reviewer receive $50.
Professional Recognition
All three winners will be featured on our blog and platform, with commentary from the guest judge.
Guest Judges
From Poet Laureates to the President’s speech writer, our monthly competitions are judged by renowned and respected writers from across the globe.
Expert Review
Submit your piece for review for an opportunity to get personalized feedback from our team of experts—authors, writing teachers, and education professionals.
Start Writing and Share:
Start by thoroughly reading the competition guidelines, then write and publish your piece. Request to receive feedback from your peers or submit for expert review.
Receive Feedback and Revise:
Take the time to look over your peer and expert reviews and revise your piece as you see fit. We’re here to help build your confidence as a writer and develop your piece so it’s ready for final submission!
Submit As Final:
Once you’re happy with your revised piece, submit your final entry to the competition by the deadline for your chance to win cash prizes and a feature on our blog and social media.Q: How do I enter a competition?
A: If you haven’t yet, sign up for a free account for Write the World as a young writer here. Then, hit the “Start Writing” button! The first 50 people to submit a draft will receive an in-depth review from one of our Expert Reviewers—authors, writing teachers, and educational professionals—that you can use to revise your final entry. Note: You can still enter the competition if you haven’t received or don’t want to receive an Expert Review.You can also “Request Feedback” from your peers by publishing your draft on the site. When you are ready to submit your entry, hit the "Submit to Competition" button. Note: Once you submit, you can no longer revise your submission, and all final submissions will automatically be published on Write the World’s website.
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