Winning Writers

For this contest, a story is any short work of fiction, and an essay is any short work of nonfiction. First prize winners in the Story and Essay categories will receive $3,500 and a Duotrope gift certificate. 10 Honorable Mentions will receive $500. Top 12 entries receive publication.

All countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, or Belarus (due to US government restrictions).

Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest

31st year. Co-sponsored by Duotrope. $9,000 in prizes. Top 12 entries published online. Winning Writers is one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (Writer's Digest, 2022), and this contest is recommended by Reedsy.

Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest

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