r/literarycontests is a subreddit with 21k members. The most common flair used is no fee, resource, fee, and discussion.
Reddit's top resource for literary contests and calls for submissions. Powered by Winning Writers, one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (Writer's Digest 2024).
Flair Used in r/literarycontests
#1
No fee
: "[SHORT STORY] Sep 9, 2026: Spill the Tea (No fee; awards $500 and publication)"
30 posts
#2
Resource
: "[RESOURCE] 5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in August 2026"
21 posts
#3
Fee
: "[FICTION] Oct 30, 2026: Cai Emmons Short Fiction Contest (Fee: $7; awards $700)"
19 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Friday Fantasies: What would be the perfect contest for your work? Describe your ideal contest - maybe someone here can suggest one that fits those parameters"
18 posts
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+2k members(9.9%)
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Last updated: September 17, 2026