The Definitive List of Essay Writing Competitions 2023
Every year, there are a number of essay competitions open to writers. These contests can offer a great opportunity to have your work read and judged by experts in the field, as well as the potential for winning some cash prizes. In this blog post, we will list some of the top essay competitions for writers. So if you're looking to submit your work to a contest this year, be sure to check out the options below!
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Annual Student Essay Contest
Crazyhorse Swamp Pink Prizes
AIIRA Writing Contest
Medical Student Essay Contest
National Essay Contest
Looking for more writing competitions to enter? Check out our ‘Big List of International Writing Competitions’.
World Historian Student Essay Competition
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest
Editor's Prize - Work Anthology
2023 Book Prize
Ever thought about writing fiction?
Register now for our free 7 Day Story Writing Challenges. Write a short story in a week, get extensive feedback on your entry, and compete for a £500 prize in each round of the challenges.
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