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 a Completed contest group.
Autos ContestCelebrations
Creative Writing Contest
Get Local! Contest
Halloween Contest
Hot Earners Contest
Long-Term Earners Contest
Professionals Contest
Seasonal Earners Contest
Title Madness Contest
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Reviews & Comparisons | 10/07/2009 | 10/27/2009 | Completed | 25 | R. Renee Bembry Pauline Abreu Nigel Holmes |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October Holidays | 09/30/2009 | 10/13/2009 | Completed | 15 | Ramona Taylor Susan Carr Becky Robbins |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween | 09/30/2009 | 10/13/2009 | Completed | 20 | Rachelle de Bretagne Cindy Abbate Cyn Bagley |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 09/30/2009 | 10/13/2009 | Completed | 15 | Debbie Robus Martie Lownsberry Wendy Lafond |
| Montreal | 09/23/2009 | 10/06/2009 | Completed | 15 | Frances Stanford Susan Carr Cameron Scott |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costumes | 10/07/2009 | 10/20/2009 | Completed | 25 | Benjamin Lomax Ramona Taylor Allen Wade |
| Parties & Decorations | 10/07/2009 | 10/20/2009 | Completed | 25 | Pamela Kay A.C. Turley Lokemun Magar |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas 2009 | 10/28/2009 | 11/10/2009 | Completed | 20 | Kathrine Mills Ramona Taylor Zoe Bishop |
| Best of 2009 | 10/28/2009 | 11/10/2009 | Completed | 20 | Christina Pomoni Ian Farquharson Gloria Edmonson Nelson |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacations | 10/28/2009 | 11/10/2009 | Completed | 20 | Amber-Marie Richardson Victoria Rose Perkins Marc Phillippe Babineau |
| Weight Watchers | 10/28/2009 | 11/10/2009 | Completed | 20 | Susan Kristoff Leann Zotis Michelle Graf |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 09/30/2009 | 10/20/2009 | Completed | 15 | Bobby Coles Elaine Sihera MJ Suttor |
| Finance | 09/30/2009 | 10/20/2009 | Completed | 15 | Christina Pomoni A.W. Berry Christopher Sweeney |
| Medical | 09/30/2009 | 10/20/2009 | Completed | 15 | Pandula Siribaddana W. Diane Van Zwol EMoore |
| Mental Health | 09/30/2009 | 10/20/2009 | Completed | 15 | Dan Williams Jeannette Rodgers Dr. Deborah Bauers |
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Status | Number of Titles | Winners/Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Crafts | 10/28/2009 | 11/10/2009 | Completed | 20 | Joan Collins Beatrix Kiddo Trenna Sue Hiler |
| Thanksgiving | 10/28/2009 | 11/10/2009 | Completed | 20 | Theresa Rose Ramona Taylor Lenna Gonya |
