Personal Essay Awards 2026
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- Posted
- Jun 17, 2026
- Amount
- $2,500
- Closes
- Sep 2, 2026 (in 31 days)
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Amount
$2,500
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 ...
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