Best Writing Competitions Newsletters in 2026

NewsletterFIT tracks 3 newsletters that cover Writing competitions as a primary topic, all with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are The Practicing Writer 2.0: A Newsletter from Erika Dreifus (14K).

Updated Nov 5, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    The Practicing Writer 2.0: A Newsletter from Erika Dreifus14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: This newsletter curates weekly job listings, writing competitions, grants, and fellowship opportunities for practicing writers, journalists, and creative professionals. It specifically highlights open submissions for…

    Likely audience: Journalists

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    i-D—

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: i-D publishes fashion industry reporting, cultural critiques, and creative writing competitions for a global audience. The publication mixes runway analysis and luxury retail guides with film reviews and literary awards.

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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    Amanda Quinn—

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    Creative writing inspiration and support.

    Likely audience: poetry enthusiasts

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