The Hope Prize

The Hope Prize is an international writing competition open to writers worldwide aged 18 and over. The prize encourages bold self-expression and aims to spotlight charities making impactful changes. The organizer is looking for powerful, original stories of hope, fiction or non-fiction, from both emerging and established voices.

The winner will receive $10,000 AUD, and shortlisted stories will be published in a Simon & Schuster anthology, with royalties supporting our charity partner.

This year, The Hope Prize is partnering with CAMFED, a global leader in girls’ education and women’s empowerment across Africa.

There are no geographical restrictions. The Hope Prize is an international competition, open to writers from anywhere in the world.

Financial Hardship Access
The organizer offers a limited number of fee-free places for writers experiencing financial hardship. Learn more about this option on their website.

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.

ProWritingAid
We are keen to encourage quality, so suggest writers to check their stories before submitting using Prowritingaid. They have free and paid versions and are the best writing software we know to help improve grammar, readability and check for repetition, ‘sticky’ sentences and suggest alternatives. Visit their website and try ProWritingAid for free.