Helium’s Writing Contests
At Helium you can . . .
- Write
- Rate
- Learn
- Earn
Consider this page your Helium writing contest command central.
Each writing contest has different rules and requirements, so be sure to read those by clicking on a writing contest name within each contest type.
You can sort all the contests by using the three tabs.
All members of Helium are welcome to compete in most of our writing contests. Some contests, however, are open only to specific writing groups. When that is the case, it will be stated clearly on the contest’s landing page. Not a member? Not a problem: Join now.
And don’t forget to read our Writing Standards and Contest Rules before you dive in!
If the thrill of competition has bitten you, also visit:
- The Helium Marketplace, where publishers post titles they need articles for right now. Get selected and you can be paid!
Quick Links: click on the links below to jump down to an Active contest group.
CelebrationsCreative Writing Contest
Long-Term Earners Contest
Seasonal Earners Contest
Title Madness Contest
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February Holidays | 01/27/2010 | 02/09/2010 | Active | 20 | Theresa Rose Michele Wilmonen Kat Ballew |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love | 02/03/2010 | 02/16/2010 | Active | 20 | Kat Ballew Aldrin Wildiing-West Robert Briggs |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Search | 01/27/2010 | 02/09/2010 | Active | 20 | Christina Pomoni Doreen Martel Melissa D. Ing |
| Autos | 01/27/2010 | 02/09/2010 | Active | 20 | Nan C Avery James Hamel Bart V |
| Military Families | 01/27/2010 | 02/09/2010 | Active | 20 | Victoria Tiegert Mark Butler Kristen Paulsen |
| The Job Hunt | 02/03/2010 | 02/16/2010 | Active | 20 | Natalia Jones T.C. Sert Rachelle de Bretagne |
| Cars | 02/03/2010 | 02/16/2010 | Active | 20 | James Hamel Melanie Mccarthy Thom W. Conroy |
| Military Life | 02/03/2010 | 02/16/2010 | Active | 20 | SN Bynoe Victoria Tiegert Lisa Weber |
| Tips for Travelers | 02/03/2010 | 02/16/2010 | Active | 20 | Marc Phillippe Babineau Patrick Markey Natalia Jones |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Markets | 01/27/2010 | 02/09/2010 | Active | 20 | Megan Stoddard Nikkol Sabeen Penne Cole |
| Cookouts | 02/03/2010 | 02/16/2010 | Active | 20 | Jeannette Rodgers Victoria Tiegert Rebecca Mikulin |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 01/27/2010 | 02/09/2010 | Active | 20 | Lenna Gonya Eric Goudie Chris Pearce |
| Scotland | 02/03/2010 | 02/16/2010 | Active | 20 | Joseph John Isyk Maureen Cutajar Carol H. Morgan |
