The Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest is currently open for submission. Interested writers are invited to submit their best works
Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest 2025
The Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest is currently open for submission. Interested writers are invited to submit their best works.
- Clever, uplifting pieces.
- 100 words or less (including any title) according to Microsoft Word.
Further Details About Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest
Prizes: Expanded prize pool!
1st place: $1,000 USD
2nd place: Publishing and marketing package with Compassiviste Publishing ($6,000 USD value)
3rd place: Manuscript assessment package with Compassiviste Publishing ($1,500-$3,000 USD value).
4th place: Editing package with Tadpole Press ($1,500 USD value)
5th & 6th place: Writing coaching package with Tadpole Press ($500 USD value)
7th - 10th place: $200 USD
11th - 15th place: $150 USD
16th - 20th place: $100 USD
21st - 30th place: $50 USD
Entry Fee and Limit: $15 USD per entry. You may submit as many entries as you'd like.
Deadline: November 30, 2025.
Winners: Winners will be announced at the Celebration of Words as soon as possible after the contest deadline. Please sign up for our email list to be the first to hear the results. You may view previous winners here.
Writers and Pen Names: All ages. All genders. All nationalities. All writers welcome. You may use a pen name, and we will publish the winning entries under that name. If you win, we will have a separate form to fill out the name you'd like to be paid under.
Genre / Theme: Any genre. The theme for our November 2025 contest is truth-telling—the kind of honesty that feels both risky and necessary. You can write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, or a mix of everything. You choose the genre. You choose the words. Put them together in any order, any combination.
What we look for in a piece:
A story that is creative, unique, and captures a new angle.
A story that expands our beliefs about what’s possible.
A story that includes a clever twist or unexpectedly delights us with a surprise.
A story that is nonviolent and focuses on growth rather than suffering.
A story that adheres to the theme (if applicable).
Writing that uses clever, unique, or unexpected language.
Writing that inspires us.
Writing that crafts a complete and compelling story.
Writing that recognizes the power of creativity to impact the world.
Writing that creates an equitable, just, and empowered world.
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Additional thoughts:
We aim to diversify literature so we encourage diverse stories, unique perspectives, and entries from marginalized writers sharing their authentic voices.
You may have noticed that we don’t buy into the belief that writing all needs to look a certain way. We’re inspired by the individual dance that each of us does when we’re creating. We don’t need anyone’s permission, so go ahead and you do you. What would your words look like if you just created straight from your own heart and imagination?
Pieces will be judged on creativity, uniqueness, and how the story captures a new angle, breaks through stereotypes, and expands our beliefs about what's possible or unexpectedly delights us. In addition, we are looking for clever or unique writing that inspires us and crafts a compelling and complete story.
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The winning submissions will be nonviolent. You may deal with tough themes, but you must move on from there. Don’t dwell in misery. Show growth. If you're going to write about something painful, show how someone was transformed by the experience. Go for something that pulls on our heartstrings rather than breaks our hearts
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