Personal Essay Awards 2026
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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 related to your Submittable account, including payment, connect via email at: submittersupport@submittable.com or via the help form at: https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/