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.

: South African students submitted entries on the theme "Standards and the Fourth Industrial Revolution" by the October 3 deadline.

: Published on October 2, 2018, this anthology was guest-edited by Hilton Als and featured top literary nonfiction from the previous year.

: This competition for law students in New Zealand, focusing on Māori legal developments, closed for entries on October 9.

: A collection of essays focused on the history of the National Health Service (NHS) reform was released on October 15, 2018. Competitions and Deadlines