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.
Any member of Helium is welcome to compete in our writing contests. 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
Get Local! Contest
Professionals Contest
Title Madness Contest
Wide World of Sports Contest
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July Holidays | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | Theresa Rose Beatrix Kiddo Gerard Coulombe |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stories | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 20 | Jess Howe Jessica Blatherwick Anita Smith |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Robert Freeman Martie Lownsberry Cynthia Wall |
| Des Moines | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Theresa Rose Charles Shriver Cynthia Wall |
| San Jose | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | Love Janet Grischy Marlin Bressi |
| Jacksonville | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | Marlin Bressi Amanda Dcosta |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 06/10/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Dr. Deborah Bauers Bobby Coles Brenda G. Koscelny |
| Legal | 06/10/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Suzanne Mathews Michael Mcculley Mark Stuart Ellison |
| Medical | 06/10/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | W. Diane Van Zwol EMoore Olivia Bredbenner |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goats & Sheep | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Brenda Nelson Betty Carew Abagael MacAskill |
| Politics | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | EMoore Perry McCarney T. Scott Randolph |
| Woodworking | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Rachelle de Bretagne Nick Somoski Betty Carew |
| Feng Shui | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Bridget Webber Davina Lennon Tressa Paul |
| Canadian History | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Frances Stanford Alysa Dudley Teresa Anne Ng |
| Social Networking Websites | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | Natalia Jones Gordon Freeman Christina Sponias |
| Islam | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | Hira Fahim Amreen Bi |
| Whales | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | Stefani Andrews Sabrina Grey Alysa Dudley |
| Skin Care | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | Mary Rose-Sellers MIszkwon Satira Labib |
| Children with Special Needs | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | Shelly Mcrae Elaine Jones Betty Blake |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintball | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Ali Khan Kristina Kieft Kris Newman |
| Weight Training | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | Active | 15 | Adam Knight Chad Morgan Ronnie Charles |
| Cricket | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | John Gray Hira Fahim Antony J Waller |
| Volleyball | 07/01/2009 | 07/14/2009 | Active | 15 | Debby Dyess Ali Khan Sammi Melville |
