100 Word Writing Contest From Tadpole Press

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This is not a Globe Soup competition. If you have any questions regarding this contest, please contact the competition organisers!

Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest

Deadline: April 30, 2025

Congratulations to Globe Soup member Séimí Mac Aindreasa, whose entry in the last contest “UNIVERSAL DEITY” made it to the shortlist and was published in the Tadpole Press Literary Magazine!

Tadpole Press will once again award a top prize of $2,000 USD for a poem, microfiction story, or tiny piece in any genre. $13,550 USD total in cash and prizes.

A longlist and shortlist will also be announced, with publication in the Tadpole Press Literary Magazine for those on the shortlist.

Open to writers of all ages, genders, nationalities, and writing level. Brand new or previously published pieces welcome. Submit as many entries as you like for $15 USD per entry. Each entry must be 100 words or less, including any title.

Read the previous winning entries here. Recommended by Reedsy.