Contest Terms

Official Contest Terms & Conditions

• Contest Period: Runs from May 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on May 31, 2025.
• Entry Fee: Completely free! Simply publish your book on Inkitt and submit it via the contest page or through your story settings.
• Language Requirement: Stories must be written in English.
• Word Count Requirement: Minimum 5,000 words. There is no maximum word count.
• Completion Requirement: Stories do not need to be completed to be eligible.
• Theme Requirement: Stories must center around mental health experiences. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and Healing
  • Addiction and Recovery
  • Grief, resilience, emotional growth, or navigating therapy
• Eligible Stories:
  • Previously published stories on Inkitt are allowed.
  • Stories behind a paid tier under the Subscription program ARE eligible.
  • Stories must include at least 1,000 free-to-read words to be added to the Mental Health Awareness Reading List on Inkitt’s profile.
• Ineligible Content:
  • Fanfiction is NOT eligible.
  • Entries signed to or part of a series signed to Galatea are not eligible.
  • Stories must be your own work, with the exception of explicitly credited co-authorships.
  • Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
• Multiple Entries: Authors may submit multiple stories, but only one story can win.
• Story Title & Age Rating: Titles must be suitable for all audiences. Story content can be age-restricted, but must be marked appropriately in the story settings.
• Announcement: Winners will be announced within 4 weeks after the contest ends via Inkitt's Instagram and the Inkitt Winners page.
• Taxes & Fees: All federal, state, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winners.
• Updates: Inkitt reserves the right to update these terms while the contest is ongoing. No changes will be made after the contest end date.