Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest
April 2025 Winners
This is the 10th time we've hosted this contest. And the first time we offered special bonus contests in the form of our new Mini Moon Writing Contests at each community write-in. These teeny tiny entries are limited to 10 words or less.
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Our special guest judge is Nicola Newman. From Australia, Nicola is a creative business coach, award-winning artist, and mentor for Creative Hearts who want to flourish, flow, and prosper.
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We continue to partner with Compassiviste Publishing, a nonprofit publishing house dedicated to social and environmental justice. ​​Zoë Whittall joined judges ​Amber Byers, Laurel Twitchell, Mari Mendoza, and Johanna Craven.
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We are happy to share the following winners with you:
1st place in the Inaugural Mini Contest: $50 USD goes to Jennifer Colwell from the United States.
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Minefield
I howl as shards pierce my sole.
Damn Legos.
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​1st place in the Snow Moon Mini Contest: $50 USD goes to Jaye Frisina from the United States.
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Forty-six mason jars later, her blueberry jam business took off.
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1st place in the Bear Moon Mini Contest: $50 USD goes to Sonja Faul from the Netherlands.
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With fertile fingers, she coaxed life from the barren dirt.
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Congratulations to our winners! And congratulations to everyone who dared to dream and created a little bit of inspiration in this world. You matter. Your dreams matter. Keep writing.​
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Our winners page will continue to updated with our Mini Moon winners. And the winners of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest will be announced at the Celebration of Words on June 18, 2025.
Curious how you can create a winning entry? Request feedback on your entry and we'll tell you what we love about your piece as well as ways to make it even better.
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You get tips right from the source custom-tailored to meet our judges' expectations, help you hone your craft, and create the kind of entry that's selected as a winner in the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest.
Thank You
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who has dared to dream and share your words, story, and heart with us. You matter. Your dreams matter. Keep writing.
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