The Top Three Writing Awards Every Writer Should Know

Writing prizes and contests are an essential factor in any authors career. The fame and recognition that come with winning a prize can be a significant boost in self-esteem and help you achieve things you never thought were possible.

Regardless of the size of the competition, it’s always good to have your name out there. You can meet new people, enter the writing community and earn a few publications along the way. This is why we compiled a list of most prestigious writing and educate awards every author should be aware of.

Pulitzer Prize

Winning a distinguished Pulitzer Prize takes more than submitting your favorite work. This is one of the most challenging competitions in the world of literature and writing. First of all, to be able to participate, you have to submit a $50 entry fee and then go through a strict process of evaluation.

Five to seven judges will decide the fate of your work and they only accept the most prominent pieces of American literature. There are several categories writers can apply for, fiction, nonfiction, drama, history, poetry, and biography.

The winner gets a certificate for his or her achievement and $10,000 cash. But, we believe that winning a Pulitzer Prize is a tremendous accomplishment than any monetary award.

Nobel Prize

Instead of judging one piece, the Nobel Prize was given to those whose lives have been spent on literature. Your work should inspire readers of all age and positively influence the world. In this case, the author must be nominated by other prestigious writers, professors, etc.

Compared to Pulitzer Prize, this one is well worth. The winner gets over 1 million in U.S. currency. The only fact of winning a Noble Prize in literature should be enough to boost your career into the stars and open a world of incredible possibilities.

PEN/Faulkner Award For Fiction

The is no entry fee or application form for PEN/Faulkner Award For Fiction award, but your work must be published. The Foundation accepts novels, novellas and short story collection that has been released by any press.

This is an excellent way to test your work and see the response of the audience. You can be either nominated by one of their editors and submit your application to them. This competition has a massive influence in North America and publications of accepted authors get credit and public recognition.

 

Kylie Jefferson