✍️ 70+ Grants, Residencies & Contests That Are Actually Worth It | November 5th, 2025

A writing challenge offering $5,000 and an agent introduction to write a novel, a literary magazine is paying $1,500 for a poem, and a major organization is offering a self-publishing grant of $2,500.

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• A major writing challenge is offering up to $5,000 and an introduction to a literary agent for writers who complete a 50,000 word novel in 30 days.

• A top literary magazine is accepting submissions for its annual poetry award, offering a top prize of $1,500 for one exceptional poem, plus publication and agency review.

• A prestigious children’s book organization is offering a grant to help a current member offset the cost of self-publishing a book, offering $2,500.

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