My Writing Journey Competition

The My Writing Journey writing competition is free to enter and open to writers from around the world.

Write us a 600-word piece on the theme: The best writing tip I’ve ever received.

We’ll publish the best piece in our newsletter and on our blog – plus the winner receives $200 (R2 000 or £100).

CLOSING DATES: 31 January, 31 May , 30 September


Send your story to:
nichola@nzwriterscollege.co.nz.

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Here’s an anthology of the 22 best prize-winning essays from our ‘My Writing Journey’ Competition over the past decade. The anthology offers 100 pages of timeless writing advice and heartfelt personal stories from talented writers from around the world.

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