My Writing Journey Competition A project of The Writers College (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About The My Writing Journey Competition is free to enter and open to writers from around the world. We’ll publish the best piece in our newsletter and on our blog – plus the winner receives a cash prize. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication International Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 600 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: Writing, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: NZD $200.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update My Writing Journey Competition Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Global Novel Writing Competition DNQThe Writers College Short Story Competition Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 18 Mar 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only