Personal essay
The Best Advice I Ignored
Write about a piece of advice you ignored, what happened next, and what you would tell someone facing the same choice.
- Status
- Open for entries
- Prize
- $500 first prize, $150 for two runners-up, and publication for all three
- Deadline
- November 16, 2026
- Length
- 800–2,000 words
- Entry fee
- Free
Explainer
Explain It in 1,000 Words
Pick something you know well and explain it so clearly that a complete beginner understands it on one read.
- Status
- Opens soon
- Prize
- $400 first prize and a 6-month Starter plan for your site
- Deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Length
- 700–1,000 words
- Entry fee
- Free