60 Writing Contests in May 2026 - No entry fees!

This May there are five dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, CNF, nonfiction, and plays. Prizes range from $50,000 to publication. None charge entry fees. Some of these contests have age and geographical restrictions, so read the instructions carefully. If y ou want to get a jump on next month's contests go to Free Contests . Many of these contests are offered annually,…