Short story competitions
Are you an aspiring short story writer or an established professional looking to earn extra income by participating in short story competitions?
Penpee.com is a creative platform that empowers readers and writers to read, write, and get paid for short stories, and offers members the chance to win big in regular prize draws.
Aside from writing short story contests for money, below are some other reasons why entering regular short story contests can help you reach your goals.
Get Exposure
Entering short story competitions allows you to get exposure for yourself and your work. Even if you don’t win, having your name associated with successful writers in the field will put you on the map as an emerging author.
Establish Connections
Writing contests not only give you the opportunity to showcase your work, but also to meet and connect with other writers. Through short story competitions, you can create meaningful relationships that have lasting effects on your career.
Potential Prize Money
The biggest incentive for entering short story contests is the potential for winning prize money. Some short story competition awards are as high as $10,000 or more! Even if you don’t win a cash prize, there are still great opportunities to get published in journals or books and receive royalties from sales of your stories.
Practice Makes Perfect
Last but not least, short story competitions provide a great way to grow as a writer. Entering short story writing contests allows you to practice your craft and get feedback from judges. This can help you gain new insight into your writing style and give you the skills you need to take your short stories to the next level.
Are you ready for the challenge? There are plenty of short story competitions 2022 that are free to enter. So start researching and find the one that’s right for you! Not only will it be a great learning experience, but it could also open up doors to bigger opportunities down the line.
Remember: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” So go ahead, get creative and start writing! Who knows what opportunities await you?
Valentine Short Story Contest
Exclusive to Premium members.
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Win £70
Submit your entry by 28th of February 2020.
Short Story Contest- Confession.
Submit your entries for this contest for a chance to win £40.
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Win £40
Submit your entry by 7th of February 2020
Read the entries: Entry 1
Monday Morning Short Story Contest
Submit your entries for this contest for a chance to win £40.
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Win £40
Submit your entry by 20th of January 2020
Knife Attack Short Story Contest
Join this short story contest to raise awareness about the menaces of knife crimes with a real or fictional experience.
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Win £100
Submit your entry by 30th of October 2019
short story contest about the black hole.
Join our first short story contest influenced by a true scientific theory. Penpee.com invites you to write a short story about the black hole in no more than a thousand words (can be less) for a chance to win £100.
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Win £100
Submit your entry by 30th of June 2019
Short Story Inspired by a Text Mgs.
Join this contest to write a short story inspired by a recently received text message for a chance to win £50. You need to have earned a reader’s token before you can enter this contest.
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Win £50
Submit your entry by 29th of June 2019
Short Love Story Contest.
Join this month’s short love story contest for a chance to win £30 at penpee.com
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Win £30
Submit your entry by 30th of June 2019
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NOTE:
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