The Write Life list of FREE Writing Contests

Here are 31 reputable, well-reviewed, free writing contests for poets, fiction writers, essayists and more. Some legitimate contests do charge a small entry or “reading” fee, but often a fee can be a red flag for a scam, so you may want to stick to free contests — and there are certainly enough of them.

31 Free Writing Contests: Legitimate Competitions With Cash Prizes