Writers' Hour Weekly Contest A project of Writers' Hour Magazine (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About Writers' Hour Magazine is the home of our Weekly Writers' Hour Contest, where each week we challenge writers with a fresh prompt and genre, inviting them to craft an entry. The winning entries are published here, offering readers a curated selection of inspiring and thought-provoking work from writers around the world. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 52 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $65 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: $65 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: $65 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 Support this Publisher: Become a Member Writers' Hour Weekly Contest 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 12 min | 29.0 mean avg | 20.5 median | 75 max days (204.4 std dev) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 03 Dec 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:32 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsWriters' Hour Monthly Contest DNQ 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. 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