They are completely same, looks just like an error. If I didn't have a current passport but were able to get one before the trip in case I won, woul I still be able to participate? By telling us your country of residence we are able to provide you with the most relevant travel insurance information. Keep in mind that we can't guarantee an external count will match our form's count. Can I write about his travel experience instead of mine? Good luck! Hi Sridevi, All applicants need to fill out the application page and submit their applications via our website. --- Hi Tanya, During the trip, you will be tasked with writing about the people you meet, your adventures (and misadventures), and your local off-the-beaten-path encounters. IDHA LABS: THE ARCHITECTURE ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2020. Best of luck! Good luck! Please check in with our contest page to see the latest contests we’re running. The country you wrote about. Hi Sophie, So you might have to edit the extract to work for this scholarship. There will also be opportunity for free time if they wish. Please email [email protected] with links and this further information. Can I apply for this scholarship? What do you call your home country? On the trip each of the winners will be on a bamba tour where there will be a guide present. The brief is to write a story of an experience you've had, as we are looking for aspiring travel writers who will be writing about their own experiences in the Caribbean. I was wondering if stories submitted by writers in their 30s and up are actually/seriously considered? Hi Nibedita, --- The travel writing workshop will also be run in English. Architecture of the Abandoned. You'll be able to select which theme you have chosen when you apply so there's no requirement for you to use the theme as the title of your story. To apply, all you need to do is submit your best 700-word travel story. Return economy airfare from the nearest international airport to Panama. SITE TEMPLE _ International Architecture Ideas Competition. Yes, however you should ensure the story meets the requirements of our brief. No, you can only submit one story per person, make it a good one! It will be around early-mid April. Can it be guaranteed that entries close to the deadline are considered with the same attention as earlier entries? - Bec, World Nomads, Hello! If you still aren't sure send more details of the writing requirements of your job and what kind of writing you've done in the past to [email protected] Yes you can write about a domestic travel experience. Competition deadline: 15th November 2020 ‘Wordsmiths’ is set to be an annual writing competition of Ireland’s Own Writing Competition 2020 Competition deadline: Friday, September 25th, 2020. Can professional writers apply? We'll then work with the 3 winners and the tour operator to plan each of their trips to a different part of the Caribbean. We do not allow photos to be added to the submission, simply because you will be judged on the quality of your writing alone. Make sure that your essay is within the 700-word limit, as per our form's counter, and that you are typing your essay directly into the form. - Bec, World Nomads, Hi! --- Discover the finest writing contests of 2020 for fiction and non-fiction authors — including short story competitions, essay writing competitions, poetry contests, and many more. 4-day all-expenses-paid workshop with professional travel writer and scholarship mentor, Tim Neville in Panama hosted by Selina. I was wondering roughly what dat you expect to be shortlisting? So try think of an interesting angle you can take on an experience you've had for yourself. Thank you. The successful applicants will receive the following: Return economy airfare from the nearest international airport to Panama. --- --- There is another place to fill in your country of residence in the application form. As a travel writer it is important to demonstrate your ability to stick to a given brief. I haven't had any experience of traveling in my life except my journey to a country near mine . Thank you, - Bec, World Nomads, Hello :) at the time of the trip, I would be outside of my home country travelling on a personal trip. Which ethnic groups live in your country? We find stories that are written in first person are able to match the brief better. First initial of surname (eg. Articles. - Bec, World Nomads, Hi The scholarship is open to all nationalities. Adaptive Reuse Architecture Design Competition. Each item on our list includes basic information about max word count, associated fees, submission deadlines, and the maximum prize that can be won. What will I be doing during the 10-day trip after the workshop? However, we do encourage you to read our guide. Hi Salma, It seems as though most (if not all?) Results Announced! The Email address or Password is incorrect. You can apply with a pseudonym if you don't want your full name visible on the post. Or will there be a guide of some sort, someone to be with them in case of any trouble? H). This contest is now closed. Hi Mark, Is it okay to write a story that happened to you a long time ago? Hi Brittany, - Bec, World Nomads, Hi, can I use my husband as the subject of my story? Can I explain my single journey? Congratulations to Stacey Engels for winning our Fall 2018 Travel Writing Contest! Zulfiia Yes you can, just make sure your story captures a particular experience rather than a general summary of a trip. Can I find winning stories from previous Travel Writing Scholarships? private health insurance (not including reciprocal health agreements), Will be repatriated to for ongoing medical care if you’re unable to continue your trip, Have unrestricted, unconditional right of entry. --- That won't be a problem. Travel Writing Competition 2020. James However, the applicant must be eligible to obtain a visa to travel to Panama. For guidance on how to improve your writing, check out mentor Tim Neville's Art of Travel Writing Guide: https://www.worldnomads.com/explore/guides/art-of-travel-writing-guide. I live in the Caribbean. We seek to encourage young talent in bringing their path breaking ideas to the forefront on a global scale. Just Back travel writing competition Your travel writing could earn you £1,000 as our 'Just Back' article of the year. My story is written in the third person, but it is about an experience that I had. - Bec, World Nomads. Preferably in the following format: Preferred name. Should we receive a confirmation email for our submission? The weekly prize is £250 in currency from the Post Office If you would like your travel story removed from the World Nomads website please email [email protected] with the title of your entry. --- Congratulations to Lucy Thomas, University of Birmingham for winning the Judges choice prize and to Vinaya Srirangam Nadhamuni, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary, University of London for winning People's Choice prize. Entrants will retain copyright to their work. But remember you don't have to be far from to find a great travel story, it could just be of a short trip somewhere new. If you're concerned you can email [email protected] with more information on your previous experience in writing. Please note, your personal information and contact details will not be made public. Contact us for full details. Best of luck, The writers will maintain the rights to their work and so can publish it elsewhere after the scholarship. No, your travel story needs to be within the 700-word count otherwise you will not be allowed to submit. Given my financial circumstances, international travel has not been possible but I have had very interesting domestic travel experiences. I fear that the judges's/screening staff's eyes will be understandably tired after going through all thousands of entries submitted prior. 06 10. Competition closes 30 June 2020 at 11.59pm GMT. Shakai --- ; $500 worth of Toad&Co. No, unfortunately, you cannot pay your way onto this trip. Yes, the judges will not be able to understand your story unless it is written in English. All the best, Looking forward to receiving all the wonderful essays from your students and children! What is the minimum age to be eligible for the scholarship? Will there be one provided by any stroke of luck? --- Good luck, Please note that not all content is translated or available to residents of all countries. Is this your country of birth? If you can see it there then we have successfully received your application. Hi Carolina, I only saw this competition recently and so I am writing at top speed for it now. View Results. Hi Oriana, 05 10. 05 10. Hi Marcela, Good luck! Can I submit it again? Hi Zulfiia, Hi Irene, Does the travel write-up necessarily need to be about an international trip or it could be about domestic travel as well? Ernest. I'm not sure if my application was submitted correctly. Here are some questions to start with when reflecting on the essay topic 'My Country': 1. Given the current impact COVID-19 is having on international travel and the widespread health implications, the winners' trip which was originally planned for September may have to be postponed. I'm not from an English speaking country. Thank you so much. Hi Dave, Essentially this is a 'learning opportunity' for someone who is looking for an introduction into the travel writing industry and more importantly, is keen to be mentored. --- - Bec, World Nomads, Hello, And yes we pay for the flights there and back for you. Please allow approximately twelve weeks for judging. We would also consider you to be a professional writer if you derive more than 25% of your income from writing of any kind. I have a desktop at home that’s more than capable of submitting the application but, will I need a laptop on the trip? I keep receiving a word count error with my story, how can I fix this? Please tell me exactly what I should write in my story in order to be a good writing . So keep an eye on your inbox! Winners will be revealed in the October 2020 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), published on 3 September. Can you please email [email protected] with this? Thank you! What can I write in my Story? Given your circumstances we'll allow you to submit another application. Hi Kate, I have submitted my story to a previous travel writing scholarship for World Nomads and did not win. 2. Enter your details and the essay in the form below. --- If I was successful, would I be able to fly to Panama from somewhere that is not my home country? Have you lived in another country? Good luck! I just wanted to ask if it was fine to write about two different places that were both during one trip? You can email [email protected] for us to check your email is correct. You can write about any travel experience you've had. Is it alright or maybe I should do something with it? Discover the finest writing contests of 2020 for fiction and non-fiction authors — including short story competitions, essay writing competitions, poetry contests, and many more. Thanks in advance, Do I have to write to the themes mentioned in the application form? Updated weekly, these contests are vetted by Reedsy to weed out the scammers and time-wasters. We'll be able to answer your question from there. We'll work with the winners to make sure they've got everything they need to get the most out of the trip. You do need a current passport with at least six months left before expiry. Hi Leanne, My story has already been published on my personal blog. Welcome to the most comprehensive list of creative writing competitions, short story competitions, and various events for writers. Travel Writing Competitions 2020 . In this case, we'll work with the winners and other parties to ensure the workshop and solo trips still take place at a future date. Can I edit my application after I submit it? The prize draw is open to residents of the UK or Republic of Ireland aged 18 and over. Will I be eligible for this scholarship? 4-day all-expenses-paid workshop with professional travel writer and scholarship mentor, Tim Neville in Panama hosted by, A 10-day all-expenses-paid trip in a specific part of the Caribbean, courtesy of, Portfolio review of content produced on the trip by National Geographic Editor-at-large, The cost of any relevant visas and vaccinations and travel insurance for the duration of the trip from, Have access to long term medical care through a national health insurance scheme and/or All the best, Please email [email protected] with this issue and a link to the duplicate application. We'll be asking the top 100 applicants for their 300-word personal essay. We would consider you to be professional writer if you have been published regularly in commercial blogs, newspapers, magazines or journals. Good luck! Good question. Hi Sally, Best of luck to you all! ATY 2020 . Can I pay for my room & board myself and take part in the program? Yes of course, we don't see age as something to stop you from pursuing a career in travel writing if it's your passion. Comments have been disabled for this content. Hi Rhoda, Thanks! However if you were previously a professional writer then it may affect you eligibility to win. Where exactly in the Caribbean is the winning trip? Yes, your travel story will be publicly displayed on our website. But I'd like to know if any case by case consideration is possible. My story is titled a "Chai shop and contrasts." Can I still apply? --- It seems like my application was submitted two times. Please type "2020 Expatriate Writing Essay Entry" in the subject description of the email and send the email to expatriatewritingcontest@transitionsabroad.com. Stacey won $1,000 for her story, “Pompeii ’87-’01-’17.” We also nominated the piece for a 2020 Pushcart Prize and The Best American Travel Writing 2020.We extend a warm congratulations to our finalists well, whose work will be published in Nowhere in the upcoming weeks: If you’d still like to submit your work to Nowhere, please visit our page for Open Calls. All the best, Thanks very much! Thank you for running the competition! In the off-chance I won, the goal would be to improve on my 30-year old writing and to learn what an older traveler can offer to the travel writing community. If your story has already been submitted then we can't allow any edits or changes at this stage. We find the best stories draw on details from personal experience. - Bec, World Nomads, Hi! ‘Architecture Thesis of the Year 2020’ is an international architecture thesis competition that aims to extend appreciation to the tireless effort and exceptional creativity of student thesis in the fields of Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape and Restoration. - Bec, World Nomads, It is great to support young people with such an application, Will the winners be completely on their own during the winning trip? Where is home? By telling us your country of residence we are able to provide you with the most relevant insurance information. You need to be 18 or over at the time of the application deadline (before 11 March 2020). --- With the deadline so close you will need to do this as soon as possible so we can get back to you in time. Architecture of … Many thanks, Yes, please pick one of the three themes we've provided you with. If you have only had a few stories published, or keep a regular travel blog then we would not consider this professional. Sophie Thank you, Of course – we encourage everyone to read last year's. As long as you have maintained the rights to your work when it was entered into the other competition then yes you may still apply with a that story. Can I bring a travel companion or my partner along for the trip? If you’re looking to stick to free writing contests, simply use our filters as you browse. Our friends from the Caribbean are eligible too! Closed: Win a travel writing adventure to the Caribbean ... attend a workshop with NY Times contributor Tim Neville then put what you've learned into practice and tackle real-life travel writing assignments. On the application, does the 'Country of the story' refer to the country that I am from or the country I wrote about? 2020. Hi Pamella, Have a nice day :), Hi, I don’t have a laptop. Can I submit the same story? The successful applicants will be contacted by email with the next steps in the application process. Many thanks to the overwhelming number of entrants—we look forward to reading each piece and to announcing the winner and finalists as soon as we can. I'm an advertising copywriter. Are there special custo… The 2020 Contest begins January 1, 2020, and all entries must be received by October 15, 2020 (updated due to pandemic). --- Please spread the news about our new essay competition for buddying writers and young travellers. - Bec, World Nomads, I would like to know if the text that we need to write (the one with the 700 words) about a travel experience it's about an experience that we already lived or is an experience that we'd like to live. Bec, Hello, - Bec, World Nomads, Hi, Hi Jo-Ann, What will the scholarship winners receive? --- We'll assist the winner in acquiring a visa and reimburse all associated costs. After the workshop, each writer will embark on a 10-day trip within the Caribbean. – sign up to our newsletter to make … Please note: you do not need to supply an English proficiency certificate to apply. If you look across all our scholarship programs we have had winners from a wide range of ages. I have a story that happened to me in 2008, but it still has relevance in terms of the message of the piece. Am I considered a professional writer? - Bec, World Nomads, Hi there! Is that ok? - Bec, World Nomads, The theme for writing has been given. Please make sure you have read our entry guidelines here -Best of luck with your entry! All the best, Please don't share personal details or anything you would mind your mother reading in this section! Hi Raquel, Ryan, Hi there, You can still apply but if you do win, you will need a passport by latest a month after the winner announcement (30 April) so we are able to organise the trip as planned. Dave - Bec, World Nomads, Hello! - Bec, World Nomads, Hello, Hi Preeti, Please do not email us with a longer version of your travel story. --- Am I eligible to the contest? - Bec, World Nomads, hey, Hi Lujain, Would that matter where I flew from? Hi Nicolette, No purchase necessary. --- Once you apply, you will not be able to go back and edit your entry, so please make sure you are completely satisfied before you submit an application. Of course. Read the 'am I considered a professional writer' question in the eligibility section. Spring 2020 Travel Writing Prize. Good luck! I have a problem submitting my application. --- The competition is not open to professional writers, who derive 25% of their income from writing of any kind. - Bec, World Nomads, Hi there! And will the scholarship cover for the flight tickets from and to my country or we need to pay?? Thank you for all your questions this year. All the best, --- The scholarship is not open to professional writers of any kind. --- Uninterrupted views of the picturesque Western Ghats and a manmade lake make for the perfect setting of the Shift House by KDND Studio. No, only the winners will be allowed on assignment. If you do choose to write about more than one country, select the location of the story as the one where the majority of your trip takes place. Can I submit something I wrote a long time ago? The Shift House / KDND Studio . Hi Sarah-Jayne, What about someone who was previously employed as a newspaper reporter - who has never had travel writing published - and who has not worked In this industry for the past 6 years? Is there any wiggle room with the word count? Likewise, would a story which has already been entered into another competition (in an amended form) be eligible to be entered into this competition? How do I check this? The workshop will take place in Panama. Do I need a current passport? - Bec, World Nomads, When I looked at the countdown today morning, there seemed to be a glitch and it didn't show any time left. --- Submit your essay by 1 November 2020 - Your data will only be used by us for processing your entries and distributing the awards. You don't need to cross borders to find a great story. PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE _ MINIMALIST ARCHITECTURE. - Bec, World Nomads, Hey there, Irene Can I email my application to you? The story needs to stand alone as it's own piece as that is all the judges will be able to read. Have your parents been raised in this country? - Bec, World Nomads, Hi. I don't think it will be possible for the three judges to read all of them. We require the stories to be about a travel experience you've had in your life – and it doesn't have to be of a journey far from home. 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