Personal Essay Awards 2026
Writer's Digest Competitions
About this opportunity
Writer's Digest Personal Essay Awards EARYLY-BIRD DEADLINE: 9/1/2026 We’re looking for personal essays! Think you can write a winning essay in 2,000 words or fewer? Enter the Writer’s Digest Personal Essay Awards for your chance to win! $2,500 in cash, publication in Writer’s Digest magazine, and a paid trip to our ever-popular Writer’s Digest Conference! PROSPECTUS Everything you’ll need to know can be found on WritersDigest.com or in an easy-to-follow PDF that outlines the following: PRIZES DEADLINES AND FEES HOW TO ENTER PREPARING YOUR ENTRY RULES AND GUIDELINES FAQ WD COMPETITION PLANNER -For questions related to any of the topics above, email us at: writersdigestwritingcompetition@aimmedia.com. Please reference the the competition name in the subject line of the email. -For questions ...