Writing Contests

Where to Find 

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• Search the Chill Subs Database of Writing Contests

• Best Writing Contests by Reedsy

• Writing Contests, Grants & Awards by Poets & Writers

• Check on the reputation and viability of contests on Writer Beware

• Check the various branches of California Writers Club for possible contests one or more of them may be running at any given time.

Specific Contests

• The Rubery Prize: A prestigious international book award seeking the best books by indie writers, self-published authors, and independent presses.

• If there are long running contests, which run year after year, we try to list them here. Please let us know if you come across such long term items.