Writing Competitions 2025 Free Writing Contest. This january there are more than five dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, cnf, nonfiction, and plays. Whether you write prose or poetry, free writing contests can be an excellent way to share your creative work while earning recognition and, potentially, a bit of cash.
Participating in these competitions can provide recognition, publication opportunities, and valuable feedback. Explore past, current, and upcoming competitions below.