Calling All Storytellers: The Medium Writers Challenge Is Now Live

Share your story with an esteemed panel of judges and millions of Medium readers — plus, an opportunity to win $50,000

At Medium, we’re all about discovering and nurturing great writing. That’s why we’re happy to announce The Medium Writers Challenge. This challenge, which will take place over the next four weeks, is a chance for you to share your best ideas with an esteemed panel of judges and millions of Medium readers — plus, an opportunity to win $50,000.

Here’s how it works: We’re providing four prompts to help guide your writing. Select one or more to write to, then publish your story on Medium with the relevant tag.

At the end of the four weeks, and with the help of our judges, Medium will select four winners — one for each writing prompt — who will be awarded $10,000 each. One grand prize winner will receive $50,000. Additionally, 100 honorable mentions will win $100 each.

You’ve shown us time and time again what excellent writers you are. We’re excited to see that talent shine through here.

For more details about The Medium Writers Challenge, who’s eligible to submit, and how to participate, see our full announcement with writing prompts and a link to the the official rules below.

If you haven’t already, be sure to follow the Creators Hub. We’ll be providing writing tips and updates over the course of the challenge to help you produce your best work. And don’t forget to attend our workshop, How to Write an Essay Everyone Wants to Read: 5 Steps to Craft Meaningful Personal Narratives on July 29, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Register here.