Writing Prompts: Writing Competitions

Another way to find some great writing prompts is to look for writing competitions. Often their themes can provide inspiration for a story, but you can also write and enter competitions. If you win, it's a great boost to your writing career, and a chance to showcase your work. 

I often search for writing competitions at the start of the year, and add the ones that appeal to me to my calendar, and these are the ones I aim to enter. I prefer the ones that have free entry (for obvious reasons) although those that charge often have bigger prizes. A word of caution though, some of the ones that charge may be money making scams, so if in doubt, check before parting with your cash. 

So, this week's prompt - use the links below to identify at least one competition to enter this year. (These are all sites I use regularly, and like.)

https://www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-tips-and-writing-advice/short-story-competitions.php

https://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/p/free-contests.html

https://www.dystopianstories.com/writing-competitions-contests/

https://www.writersreign.co.uk/short%20story.htm

https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/competitions

https://www.neonbooks.org.uk/big-list-writing-competitions/

Happy writing and good luck!