: The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation received numerous entries in October 2018 for its competition titled "Root out Racism".
In October 2018, several significant essay-related events occurred, ranging from the release of major annual anthologies to the conclusion of various international writing competitions.
: This competition for law students in New Zealand, focusing on Māori legal developments, closed for entries on October 9.
: Published on October 2, 2018, this anthology was guest-edited by Hilton Als and featured top literary nonfiction from the previous year.
: The Jamaica Information Service held an essay contest with a deadline of October 28, centered on Jamaica's culture and growth. Notable Individual Essays and Discussions
