The Bridport Prize 2021
Deadline 31 May 2021 Who may enter The competition welcomes entries from writers across the globe writing in English, aged 16 years old and over at the time of the closing date.
Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize 2021
Deadline 31 May 2021 Who may enter The competition is open to anyone who has not published a book-length work of fiction, life writing, or poetry, except for self-published works or poetry chapbooks.
The SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest 2021
Deadline 16 May 2021 Who may enter Entrants must be 18 or older.
Ploughshares Emerging Writer’s Contest 2021
Deadline 15 May 2021 Who may enter The contest is open to writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry who have yet to publish or self-publish a book.
ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize 2021
Deadline May 3, 2021 Who may enter Entries are welcome from writers anywhere in the world. There is no age limit.
29th Annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest
Deadline 30 April 2021 Who may enter The competition is open to anyone. Writers of all ages may enter.