The Best Science Writing Writing Contests of 2022
Writing competitions curated by Reedsy
Writing competitions curated by Reedsy
Wine Country Writers' Festival
Fire up those pens and get those unpublished stories and poems submitted to WCWF 2nd Annual Writing Contest. Three winners in each category, publication in Anthology, and your own copy. Entries: $15 or two for $25. See the contest rules and enter now. Blind Judging.
$150
Publication in an anthology
π° Fee: $15
Deadline: July 29, 2022
Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Short Story, Thriller, Young Adult
View contestElegantLiterature.com
We help new talent go pro, award life-changing prize money, and promote fiction writers worldwide. Each month we hold a contest based on a short fiction prompt. You write a wonderful story and enter the contest. We choose the winner who receives the grand prize. We also choose the best stories, pay the authors above-professional rates, and publish them in our magazine. Anyone can submit work to the magazine for free, but you must be an Elegant+ Member to enter the contests and win prizes. Membership is $10/month.
$3000 USD + $0.10/word for publication
Publication in online monthly magazine
π° Fee: $10
Deadline: May 31, 2022
Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Short Story, Thriller, Young Adult
View contestSociety of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK)
This competition was created with the aim of promoting scientific outreach in a fun and engaging way, appropriate for primary school children. The ultimate goal of the contest is to promote scientific spirit and inspire the generations that will build our future. We hope to achieve this through the communication of scientific achievements, findings, methods, and anecdotes in the form of short stories.
$267
Β£150 and Β£100 runner ups
π° Fee: $0
Deadline: April 24, 2022 (Expired)
Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Short Story
View contestTadpole Press
100 words per entry. Submit as many entries as youβd like. All ages. All genders. All nationalities. All writers welcome. This year's theme is the power of words. The words we write, the words we say, the words we keep to ourselves. They make a difference in the lives of those around us. How can you use your words to instill a sense of calm, of hope, of community? To remind one another of the beauty of diversity. To encourage us to support, love, and inspire one another.
$1,000
2nd: writing coach package 3rd: developmental or diversity editing package.
π° Fee: $10
Deadline: April 30, 2022 (Expired)
Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Thriller, Young Adult
View contestLeague of Utah Writers
The Olive Woolley Burt Awards are open to the general public for previously unpublished work. Discounts for entry given to members of the League of Utah Writers.
$150
π° Fee: $10
Deadline: May 13, 2022 (Expired)
Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Science Writing, Script Writing, Short Story, Thriller, Young Adult
View contestAutonolas
Weβre the team behind Autonolas and we want you to join us in creating an epic new part of the metaverse. Our creators have outlined the initial lore, and now itβs your turn to take it further. We want you to join our community and bring your vision to help shape this emerging world.
500 USDT
π° Fee: $0
Deadline: February 11, 2022 (Expired)
Science Writing
View contestFanStory.com Inc
Share a Science Fiction themed story to enter this writing contest with a cash prizes. Let your imagination fly and enjoy sharing your writing.
$100
Winning entries will be features on the FanStory.com welcome page.
π° Fee: $9
Deadline: January 22, 2022 (Expired)
Fiction, Science Writing
View contestChicken House Books
We're looking for original ideas, a fresh voice, a diverse range of entries and stories that children will love! To enter, you must have written a full-length novel suitable for children/young adults aged between 7 and 18 years. We suggest a minimum of 30,000 words and ask that manuscripts do not exceed 80,000 words. The IET 150 Award will be awarded to a manuscript that celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
A worldwide publishing contract with Chicken House & royalty advance of Β£10,000
An offer of representation from a top literary agent
π° Fee: $25
Deadline: June 01, 2022
Fiction, Novel, Novella, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Young Adult
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