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Annual Writing Contest 2026
Event Contact(s)
Debra Sanchez
Mary Sutton
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Registration is not Required
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Submissions from
January 1-January 31, 2026
Pennwriters Annual Writing Contest Information and Rules
It’s that time of year again! Not for tinsel and cocoa, but for polishing your best pages. The
Pennwriters Annual Writing Contest opens for submissions on January 1, 2026, inviting
members to showcase their craft and receive professional feedback from published authors and
experienced judges.
Whether your words flow as lyrical poetry, pulse through the opening pages of a gripping novel,
or shine in a heartfelt short story or essay, this contest is your opportunity to put your best work
forward.
The 2026 Annual Writing Contest opens for submissions January 1, 2026. This is a great time to get feedback from published authors on your work in progress, in the categories of Non-Fiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry and Short Story. Entries will be accepted until January 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Eastern time).
To register or read more about the contest, please go to https://pennwriters.org/Annual_Writing_Contest.
A copy of all rules and regulations and judging criteria is available for download from the Document Library
Feel free to email the writingcontestcoordinators@pennwriters.org with any further questions.
Good luck!
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