Writing Contests Closing in February 2027
Writing Contests with application deadlines in February 2027, sorted by what closes soonest. Deadlines, awards, and entry fees shown on every listing — closed listings drop off automatically.
4 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 · WritingFiction organization hidden — members only 2026-27 contestDeadline February 1, 2027
- Contest · WritingNonfiction organization hidden — members only 2026-27 contestDeadline February 1, 2027
- Contest · WritingPoetry organization hidden — members only 2026-27 contestDeadline February 1, 2027
- Contest · WritingBill Hickok Humor Award for Poetry 2026Deadline February 28, 2027$1,000Fee: $15