Writing Contests Closing in April 2027
Writing Contests with application deadlines in April 2027, sorted by what closes soonest. Deadlines, awards, and entry fees shown on every listing — closed listings drop off automatically.
6 open right now
Cash prizes stated on the listing — no pay-to-enter-win-nothing contestsDeadlines tracked daily; closed contests drop off automaticallyPoetry, fiction, flash, CNF, and essay prizes
Closing soonest
- Contest · WritingAnn Petry AwardOpen · closes Apr 1, 2027$3,000
- Contest · WritingTerry Tempest Williams Creative Nonfiction PrizeOpens Jan 1, 2027 · closes Apr 2, 2027$1,000Fee: $23
- Contest · WritingWergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 2026-2027 (no fee)Open · closes Apr 2, 2027$250–$2,000
- Contest · WritingFreudenheim Translation PrizeOpen · closes Apr 15, 2027£3,000
- Contest · WritingPoet of the Year PrizeOpens Mar 1, 2027 · closes Apr 30, 2027$3,000 top prize
- Contest · WritingThe Moriarty Award for Literary VillainsOpen · closes Apr 30, 2027$1,000 prize + moreFee: $50