The Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest is open for entries.

Submission Guidelines

• ​Clever, uplifting pieces
• 100 words or less (including any title), according to Microsoft Word
• Any genre. No theme

Entry fee: $15

Prizes:

• 1st place: $1,000 USD
• 2nd place: Publishing and marketing package with Compassiviste Publishing ($6,000 USD value)
• 3rd place: Editing package with Tadpole Press ($4,500 USD value)
• 4th place: Manuscript assessment package with Compassiviste Publishing ($1,500-$3,000 USD value)
• 5th place: Manuscript assessment package with Tadpole Press ($2,500 USD value)
• 6th place: Writing coaching package with Tadpole Press ($450 USD value)
• 7th – 10th place: $50 USD

Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

Please note: This is an external competition; all details and all submissions are on their website. Click here.

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