A writing competition is an event where individuals submit their written works, such as essays, stories, or poems, to be judged based on specific criteria. Participants often compete for prizes, recognition, or publication opportunities. These competitions can be organized by schools, literary organizations, or online platforms, and they may have themes or prompts to guide the submissions. Winners are typically selected by a panel of judges who evaluate the entries on creativity, originality, and adherence to the competition rules. Some well-known writing competitions include the Nobel Prize in Literature and the National Book Award, which celebrate outstanding literary achievements.