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.
8 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 · Writingorganization hidden — members only 2027 Short Story CompetitionOpen · closes Feb 1, 2027£50 top prize + publicationFee: £5
- Contest · Writing2027 organization hidden — members only Chapbook ContestOpen · closes Feb 1, 2027$500Fee: $20
- Contest · Writingorganization hidden — members only Essay Prize 2026-27Open · closes Feb 1, 2027£1,000 top prize
- Contest · Writing2027 Harold Morton Landon Translation AwardOpen · closes Feb 15, 2027$1,000
- Contest · WritingVeterans Writing Award 2027Opens Nov 15 · closes Feb 15, 2027$1,000
- Contest · WritingBill Hickok Humor Award for Poetry 2026Open · closes Feb 28, 2027$1,000Fee: $15
- Contest · WritingAWP Award SeriesOngoingUp to $5,500 + publicationFee: from $20
- Contest · WritingDiana Woods Award in Creative NonfictionOpens Feb 1, 2027 · closes Feb 28, 2027$250 + publication