The Page Turner Book Awards
The Page Turner Awards
Genres:
Fiction and Non-fiction
The Page Turner Book Awards is an international writing contest that celebrates authors in Fiction & Non-Fiction. The contest is open to submissions from around the world and aims to provide valuable exposure and opportunities for writers. | Use code “26REEDSY40” for free entry!
Top Prize:
Lifetime licenses to book marketing packages, a manuscript critique, one-year memberships to professional associations, and writing mentorships.
📅 Deadline:
June 30, 2026
The Lascaux Prize in Flash Fiction
Lascuax Review
Genres:
Fiction and Flash Fiction
The Lascaux Prize in Flash Fiction invites submissions of stories that may be previously published or unpublished. True stories are accepted if written in a narrative style. The contest emphasizes the importance of storytelling.
Top Prize:
$1,000
Additional prizes:
Winner also receives a bronze medallion and publication in The Lascaux Review
💰 Entry fee:
$15
📅 Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Reader Views Fiction Awards
Reader Views
Genres:
Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Non-fiction, Novel, Novella, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Short Story, Thriller, and Young Adult
The Reader Views Fiction Awards recognize outstanding independently published fiction, honoring work by independent authors and small presses. The program offers professional evaluations and promotional visibility.
Top Prize:
$1,000
Additional prizes:
Gold: $1000 | Silver: $350 | Bronze: $150 | Various sponsored awards and features in newsletters include marketing packages, interviews, and ads in our First Chapter Plus magazine.
💰 Entry fee:
$89
📅 Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Reedsy Literary Prize
Reedsy
Genres:
Fiction and Short Story
Writers around the world have three months to compose and refine a single short story (2,000 to 5,000 words) in any genre, in response to one prompt. All submissions will be assessed by the Reedsy team, with longlisted stories reviewed by our guest judge Jon Michael Darga, Literary Agent at Aevitas Creative Management and a Reedsy editor.
Top Prize:
$1,500
Additional prizes:
2nd place: a year-long Reedsy Learning membership | 3rd place: $100 credit for Reedsy Marketplace services | First place also receives feedback from a literary agent and guaranteed publication in our literary magazine, Prompted.
📅 Deadline:
May 31, 2026
TCK Publishing Poetry Awards Contest
TCK Publishing
Genres:
Poetry
The TCK Publishing Poetry Awards Contest is an international poetry contest established in 2021. The contest invites writers from all backgrounds to submit poems. The winner receives a $1,000 honorarium and publication on the TCK Publishing website.
Top Prize:
$1,000
Additional prizes:
Publication on TCK Website
💰 Entry fee:
$5
📅 Deadline:
June 30, 2026
International Poetry Book Awards
Poetry Book Awards
Genres:
Poetry
This contest celebrates independent and self-published poets, allowing them to showcase their poetry books and pamphlets.
Top Prize:
£400
Additional prizes:
2nd: £200 | 3rd: £100 | Publication
💰 Entry fee:
$40
📅 Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Henshaw Press Short Story Competition
Henshaw Press
Genres:
Short Story and Fiction
The Henshaw Press Short Story Competition accepts entries of up to 2,000 words on any theme. It is open to writers aged 16 and over.
Top Prize:
£200
Additional prizes:
2nd Prize: £100 | 3rd Prize: £50. | Opportunity to be included in the next Henshaw Anthology.
💰 Entry fee:
$6
📅 Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Romance Through The Ages Contest — Published
Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Genres:
Fiction and Romance
The Romance Through The Ages Contest invites authors to submit historical romance manuscripts. Categories are based on time period and author experience (published/unpublished). The contest emphasizes historical accuracy and romance as the central theme.
Top Prize:
$50
Additional prizes:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category receive a social media badge. All winners will be announced in RWA’s digital Romance Writers Report.
💰 Entry fee:
$25
📅 Deadline:
June 30, 2026
The Page Turner Screenplay Award
The Page Turner Awards
Genres:
Script Writing
The 2026 Screenplay Award invites screenwriters to submit feature films, short films, TV series scripts, documentaries, and animated scripts. It includes sub-categories like Best Logline, Best Pitch, and Best Genre. | Use code “26REEDSY40” for free entry!
Top Prize:
Lifetime licenses to book marketing packages, a manuscript critique, one-year memberships to professional associations, and writing mentorships.
📅 Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Bridport Short Story Prize
Bridport Arts Centre
Genres:
Fiction and Short Story
The Bridport Short Story Prize is an international competition for writers. It seeks to find new talent and help them get published. The prize offers significant opportunities for aspiring writers.
Top Prize:
£5000
Additional prizes:
2nd: £1000 | 3rd: £500 | 10 Highly Commended: £100.
💰 Entry fee:
$17
📅 Deadline:
May 31, 2026
A Very Short Fiction Contest
Gotham Writers Workshop
Genres:
Fiction and Short Story
Write a short story in ten words or fewer. Entry is free and must be original and unpublished. Judged on originality, quality, spelling, and grammar.
Top Prize:
Free Gotham class (excluding premium classes)
💰 Entry fee:
$0
📅 Deadline:
June 01, 2026
Fiction Factory Poetry Competition
Fiction Factory
Genres:
Poetry
The Fiction Factory Poetry Competition invites poets to submit works of up to 40 lines on any topic, provided they are unpublished and not discriminatory. The competition supports international entries and aims to foster creativity across diverse genres.
Top Prize:
£100
Additional prizes:
Winners receive commentary on their poems from the judges, enhancing their writing skills.
💰 Entry fee:
$6
📅 Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Annual Novel Opening Competition
Flash 500
Genres:
Fiction and Novel
The Annual Novel Opening Competition welcomes entries of up to 3,000 words for a novel opening, along with a synopsis (max 750 words). The contest is open to all novelists, provided the work is unpublished.
Top Prize:
£500
Additional prizes:
2nd Place: £200
💰 Entry fee:
$13
📅 Deadline:
October 31, 2026
Bridport Poetry Prize
Bridport Arts Centre
Genres:
Poetry
The Bridport Poetry Prize is a prestigious competition open to poets worldwide, encouraging original and unpublished works. It features significant cash prizes and opportunities for publication in an anthology.
Top Prize:
£5000
Additional prizes:
2nd: £1000 | 3rd: £500 | 10 Highly Commended prizes of £100 each.
💰 Entry fee:
$15
📅 Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Anthology Short Story Competition 2026
Anthology Magazine
Genres:
Fiction and Short Story
The Anthology Short Story Competition invites original and unpublished short stories in English, with no restrictions on theme or style. Stories must not exceed 1,500 words. Winners are chosen based on literary merit, originality, and readability, and the competition aims to encourage creative writing.
Top Prize:
$1,000
Additional prizes:
2nd: €250 | 3rd: €150 | Winning story published in Anthology magazine.
💰 Entry fee:
$22
📅 Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Weatherglass Novella Prize 2027
Weatherglass Books
Genres:
Fiction and Novella
The Weatherglass Novella Prize 2027 invites submissions of novellas between 20,000 to 40,000 words. The winning novella(s) will be published by Weatherglass Books in 2027, with entries read by the Weatherglass Editorial team and shortlisted by Ali Smith.
Top Prize:
£500
Additional prizes:
Winning novellas will be published by Weatherglass Books
💰 Entry fee:
$20
📅 Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Precocious Prize for Fantasy
Michelle Arden Moore
Genres:
Fantasy and Fiction
The Precocious Prize for Fantasy is a short story competition seeking bold, character-driven fantasy fiction. The contest is open to both published and unpublished writers, with a focus on stories that feature strong characters and emotional stakes. Winners will be featured in an anthology.
Top Prize:
£100
Additional prizes:
Up to 10 shortlisted writers will also be published in the anthology.
💰 Entry fee:
$10
📅 Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Genres:
Fiction and Short Story
The contest invites 8-16 year olds to write a story on ‘the perfect summer day’ within 600 words. Participants can gain inspiration from past winning entries.
Top Prize:
£50
Additional prizes:
Publication on the blog & interview with the Lead Editor.
Discounts on English Literature Masterclasses and certificates of commendation.
💰 Entry fee:
$3
📅 Deadline:
August 10, 2026
The Bedford Competition
The Bedford Competition
Genres:
Poetry and Short Story
The Bedford Competition runs annual international short story and poetry competitions open to anyone over 17 years. Winning entries are published in an anthology.
Top Prize:
£2000
Additional prizes:
2nd Prize £300 | 3rd Prize £200 | Cygnature Prizes £200 | Bedford Prizes £100
💰 Entry fee:
$11
📅 Deadline:
October 31, 2026
Frome Festival Short Story Competition
Claire Fuller
Genres:
Short Story
The Frome Festival Short Story Competition invites entries of 150-2000 words. The 2026 competition is currently open for submissions.
Top Prize:
£400
Additional prizes:
2nd: £200 | 3rd: £100 | Additional prizes for local authors.
💰 Entry fee:
$8
📅 Deadline:
May 31, 2026
The Paz Prize for Poetry
National Poetry Series
Genres:
Poetry
The Paz Prize for Poetry awards a $2,000 prize every other year for the publication of an unpublished book of poetry originally written in Spanish by an American resident. The winning manuscript will be translated into English and published in a bilingual edition.
Top Prize:
$2,000
📅 Deadline:
June 15, 2026
WOW! Spring 2026 Flash Fiction Contest w/Reedsy Learning
WOW! Women On Writing & Reedsy Learning
Genres:
Fiction and Flash Fiction
The WOW! Spring 2026 Flash Fiction Contest invites writers globally to submit original flash fiction. The contest has an open prompt and awards a total of $600 for first place, along with prizes for second and third places, as well as runners-up. Entries must be between 250 and 750 words. A critique option is also available.
Top Prize:
$600
Additional prizes:
2nd: $300 | 3rd: $200 | 7 runner-ups: $25 Amazon Gift Cards | Winner also receives a spot in Reedsy’s How to Write a Novel Course ($499 value) & a 12-month Reedsy Learning Membership ($249 value)
💰 Entry fee:
$10
📅 Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Stainsby Festival National Poetry Festival
Stainsby Festival
Genres:
Poetry
The inaugural National Poetry Competition at Stainsby Festival invites unpublished poems on any subject, with a maximum of 42 lines. Judged by Roger McGough, shortlisted poets will read their work at the festival. Winning poems may be published in the festival programme.
Top Prize:
A paid residency at the 2027 Stainsby Festival.
Additional prizes:
Three winning poems will be published online.
💰 Entry fee:
$6
📅 Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Personal Essay Competition 2026
Write the World
Genres:
Essay and Non-fiction
This contest invites young writers (ages 13-19) to share personal stories, focusing on the theme ‘Build a bridge.’ Participants are encouraged to include characters, descriptions, and narrative details.
Top Prize:
$100
Additional prizes:
Runner-Up and Best Peer Review will each receive $50.
📅 Deadline:
June 22, 2026
The International Amy MacRae Award for Memoir
Memoir Writing Ink
Genres:
Memoir, Non-fiction, and Essay
This contest honors exceptional memoir writing, created in memory of Amy MacRae and supports ovarian cancer research. The award was established to celebrate her life and legacy.
Top Prize:
$1,000
Additional prizes:
The winner will also be featured on Alison Wearing’s website and in the Memoir Writing Ink course.
💰 Entry fee:
$25
📅 Deadline:
July 01, 2026
Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize
Academy of American Poets
Genres:
Poetry
Established in 1975, this prize recognizes the most outstanding book of poetry published in the U.S. in the previous calendar year. It includes a $25,000 award, a residency at Glen Hollow, and distribution of the winning book to Academy members.
Top Prize:
$25,000
💰 Entry fee:
$75
📅 Deadline:
June 15, 2026
Anti-Bullying – Student Book Scholars Contest
Vancouver Writers Fest
Genres:
Children’s, Short Story, and Essay
The Vancouver Writers Fest hosts an annual youth writing contest for short stories and personal essays aimed at students in grades 5-12, focusing on themes like anti-bullying. The contest provides a platform for young writers to express their ideas and experiences.
Top Prize:
$200
Additional prizes:
2nd for high school: $100 | 2nd for Elementary: $50 | Publication in the Books & Ideas Newsletter, social media shout-out, and certificates.
💰 Entry fee:
$0
📅 Deadline:
July 23, 2026
Storytrade Book Awards
Storytrade
Genres:
Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novel, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Script Writing, Short Story, Thriller, and Young Adult
The Storytrade Book Awards celebrate excellence in small and independent publishing, recognizing outstanding books across various categories. The awards aim to provide visibility and recognition to authors and their works.
Top Prize:
$1,000
Additional prizes:
$1,000 for each Book of the Year (Fiction & Nonfiction).
Medals, book stickers, and digital seals for Winners and Finalists
💰 Entry fee:
$75
📅 Deadline:
June 30, 2026
2027 Embracing Our Differences Exhibition
Embracing Our Differences
Genres:
Essay
The exhibition invites original quotations reflecting the theme ’embracing our differences.’ It showcases 50 artworks and selected quotations from artists and writers worldwide, emphasizing community voices.
Top Prize:
$2,000
Additional prizes:
$2000 each for Best-in-Show Adult, Best-in-Show Student, and People’s Choice Award.
📅 Deadline:
July 01, 2026
Write the World Memoir Competition
Write the World
Genres:
Memoir
This competition invites young writers (ages 13-19) to submit an excerpt from their future memoir.
Top Prize:
$100
Additional prizes:
Runner-Up and Best Peer Review will each receive $50.
💰 Entry fee:
$0
📅 Deadline:
May 25, 2026
Genres:
Fiction
The contest celebrates the theme of ‘Growth,’ inviting young writers aged 10-16 to explore various interpretations of the theme through original, unpublished stories. The contest emphasizes creativity and storytelling.
Top Prize:
£50
Additional prizes:
Publication on the Spyder blog and an interview with the Lead Editor.
💰 Entry fee:
$3
📅 Deadline:
May 25, 2026
The Moth Short Story Prize
The Moth Magazine
Genres:
Fiction and Short Story
The Moth Short Story Prize is an international contest open to anyone over 16, requiring original, unpublished stories up to 3,000 words. The winners are chosen by a single judge who reads entries anonymously. The contest is held annually, and the winning story is published in the Irish Times.
Top Prize:
€3,000
Additional prizes:
2nd: €1000 & Publication in the Irish Times | 3rd prize: A week at The Moth Retreat & publication in the Irish Times.
💰 Entry fee:
$17
📅 Deadline:
June 15, 2026
Bridport Novel Award
Bridport Arts Centre
Genres:
Fiction and Novel
The Bridport Novel Award invites submissions of original, unpublished novels. Authors must submit an opening of 5,000 to 8,000 words along with a 300-word synopsis. It’s open to writers aged 16 and over from the UK and Ireland, including those living abroad.
Top Prize:
£1500
Additional prizes:
£750 for runner-up | 3 prizes of £150 plus a manuscript appraisal.
💰 Entry fee:
$29
📅 Deadline:
May 31, 2026
North Street Book Prize
Winning Writers
Genres:
Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, Poetry, Children’s, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, and Young Adult
The North Street Book Prize focuses on self-published or hybrid-published books, offering significant cash prizes and marketing services to enhance visibility. The contest has been running for 11 years and encourages entries across various genres.
Top Prize:
$10,000
Additional prizes:
$1,000 for top winner in each category | $500 for honorable mentions
💰 Entry fee:
$95
📅 Deadline:
July 01, 2026
Romance Through The Ages Contest — Un-Published
Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Genres:
Fiction and Romance
The Romance Through the Ages Contest is aimed at unpublished authors, focusing on historical romance set before 1980. The contest promotes the genre and connects writers through the Hearts Through History organization.
Top Prize:
$50
Additional prizes:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category receive a social media badge. All winners will be announced in RWA’s digital Romance Writers Report.
💰 Entry fee:
$25
📅 Deadline:
June 30, 2026
