Writing Contests Closing in June 2027
Writing Contests with application deadlines in June 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 · WritingThe Green Light Prize for FictionOpen · closes Jun 1, 2027Fee: £25
- Contest · WritingDayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging WritersOngoing$12,000
- Contest · WritingHilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for NonfictionOngoing$75,000
- Contest · WritingTo Hull And Back Humorous Short Story CompetitionOpen · closes Jun 30, 2027£2,000 total + publicationFee: from £10