Free Writing Opportunities.
A regularly updated list of free-to-enter writing contests, submission calls, and publishing opportunities.
Welcome to the Free Writing Opps Roundup — your one-stop resource for discovering the latest no-fee writing opportunities.
Whether you’re just starting out or building your publication list, this page curates open calls for:
Short stories
Flash and microfiction
Lit mags and anthologies
Writing competitions with free entry
Other interesting submissions with zero submission fees
This list is updated monthly, and older listings are removed as deadlines pass. All links are checked to make sure you’re only seeing active and accessible opportunities. No gatekeeping. No fees. Just a chance to get your words out there.
Want a reminder when the list updates? Follow me on Instagram for #FreeWritingOppsFriday.
For a full list of all the Writing Competitions open this month, check out the Writing Competition Roundup.
Scottish Wildlife Trust Words of the Wild Writing Competition
Deadline: 12th July Wordcount: 1,000 words Prize: 24-litre Swarovski backpack £100 voucher for NHBS £50 voucher for Wild Fungarium 70cl bottle of Seòlta Spiced Rum Complete series of Melissa Harrison’s Seasons anthologies Opticron 10x magnification hand lens 2027 Scottish Wildlife calendar 1-year’s membership to the Trust or a wildlife adoption |