Going for Gold
- monmouthwritersgro
- Jun 6, 2020
- 2 min read
If you're struggling with ideas or the motivation to write then, why not try writing something for a competition? They not only typically provide a topic to write on but also a deadline to work to. Incentives for entering often include a cash prize and some a literary award.
So, let's get some excuses out of the way first.
I'll never win - You'll never know if you never try!
Competitions are just scams - Granted, there are some scams out there, but most are genuine. Just remember to do your research if it means parting with an entry fee for submitting your work.
My writing isn't good enough - competitions are a great way to get you writing. The more you write, you better your writing becomes. Don't put your competitors on a pedestal. We all go through the stage of thinking our writing isn't good enough. Let the judges or panel be the judge of your work and you may well come out on top.
So you've got your fingers poised on a keyboard and ready to get to work but not sure where to start? Here are a few current competitions you might like to try.
Kindle Storyteller Award - A competition run by Amazon to recognise literary excellence with a prize of £20,000. Open for entries between 1 May and 31 August 2020 there's still plenty of time to submit. Open to any genre that is written in English and published through Kindle Direct Publishing.
Oxford Brookes International Poetry Competition 2020 - Open for submissions until 14 September 2020. You can enter up to 10 poems and the first prize is £1000.
Southam Bookfest Flash Fiction Competition - If you're someone that can cram a storyline into a small number of words this is the competition for you. Submissions are open until noon on 4 September 2020 and limits entries to 100 words. First prize is £50 and you can enter as many stories as you wish.
Globe Soup Short Story Competition - Entries must be no more than 5000 words and the closing date for is 12 July 2020 with the 1st prize of £1000. Submissions are via Eventbrite so you can make your entry payment securely and upon registration, you will receive further information on story guidelines
Creative Writing NZ Flash Fiction Competition - If you get the competition bug, then this is the one for you! You can submit an entry each month absolutely free. Word limit is 1000 words and the winner receives $30 Newzeland Dollars.
There are thousands of competitions out there, so give it go and good luck!
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