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.
10 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 · Writingorganization hidden — members only Screenplay Competition 2026Open · closes Apr 5, 2027$10,000Fee: from $45
- Contest · Writingorganization hidden — members only Poetry Magazine Annual ContestOpen · closes Apr 10, 2027$1,000Fee: $18
- Contest · WritingFreudenheim Translation PrizeOpen · closes Apr 15, 2027£3,000
- Contest · Writing2027 HoneyBee Prize: Poetry and FictionOpen · closes Apr 20, 2027$500 top prize + publicationFee: $18
- Contest · WritingPaul Gruchow Essay Contest - Publication & $25 Award. April 22nd, 2027 DeadlineOpen · closes Apr 22, 2027$25Fee: $10
- Contest · WritingThe Moriarty Award for Literary VillainsOpen · closes Apr 30, 2027$1,000 prize + moreFee: $50
- Contest · WritingPoet of the Year PrizeOpens Mar 1, 2027 · closes Apr 30, 2027$3,000 top prize