"Writing Contests & Writing Competitions in 2023: The Definitive Guide"

The Story of the Year Contest is back for the sixth year, seeking diverse short stories that are ‘easy to read, and hard to put down.’

The 2022 competition will run from October 4th to December 27th and will feature four distinct award categories. Winners will be announced March 7, 2023 to receive over $12,000 in cash prizes, in addition to publication in both digital and print form.

You’ve just been given access to your own source code. You’re free to change it in any way you’d like. But, the changes you make might have unforeseen consequences.

Imagine what change(s) you would make to your own source code. Then, explore the possible consequences of your edits. What is it like living in the world as an altered, potentially superpowerful person? We encourage you to explore what would happen if your edits create outcomes that are misaligned with your goals.

Are you sick of prince charming showing up to save the day? The jock falling for the (secretly beautiful) nerd? The billionaire falling for his intern? Then this is the contest for you!

We want to read your most heart-wrenching tales this spooky season. So don’t hold back, give us your best tear-jerkers, terrifying tales, or maybe your MC’s are just having a tough ol’ time before they finally find each other.

It’s time to break out of your comfort zone and bring your readers on a bumpy ride ;)

Xavier Knight is a womanizing, adrenaline-chasing, troublemaker and New York's favorite bad-boy billionaire. When his father grows tired of Xavier's antics, he arranges a marriage with Angela Carson. Angela is everything Xavier is not: kind-hearted, warm, and innocent. But Xavier can see right through her. She’s a gold-digger. And he’s going to make her life as “Mrs. Xavier Knight” a living hell.

Calling all "The Arrangement" fans and fanfiction writers! Whether it’s a steamy short story of Xavier and Angela’s 'sexcapades,' a full-length novel of an alternate reality, or anything in between; we want you to share your best stories that are inspired by “The Arrangement.”

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We’re looking for first chapters that grab our attention and leave us wanting more. Your chapter should set the stage for the story to come, establishing key elements like character, world and conflict.

All qualified entrants will receive professional feedback and have the opportunity to revise their story prior to judging.

Word count: 2,000 to 3,000 words.

-Stories are judged by leading professional genre authors, including Orson Scott Card, Brandon Sanderson, Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert, Sean Williams, Larry Nevin, Nnedi Okorafore, Kathryn Kress, and many more. (https://www.writersofthefuture.com/writer-judges/)

-All winning stories are published in the annual anthology and you retain the rights to your story. -Submissions open to all countries.

-Stories are judged blind. Authors of every age, gender, race, and nationality compete on equal ground.

-Names and addresses are removed for blind judging based on the merit of the storytelling alone.

-Must be a new author to enter. (https://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules-writers/)

-17,000 word limit.

-Free online writing workshop available to get an edge on the competition.

• LiteraTea are looking for submissions to their Emerging Writers Short Story Contest

• LiteraTea employs a rolling reading period. Once sufficient qualified entries, around 100, are received, finalists will be selected and announced.

• A community reading period follows this announcement, prior to judging. Then, the contest will reset .

• LiteraTea's Emerging Writers’ Contest is dedicated to supporting writers who would benefit from our Advanced Writers' Program, LiteraTea's highest membership level.

• The word count of your submission should be 1200-3000 words.

• Submission is free!

Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 - 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants.

Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published okay; simultaneous submissions okay; multiple submissions are okay as long as they are submitted in their own individual e-mail. Open internationally.

Limit: 300 entries.

The nights are getting darker, the weather is getting colder, and the atmosphere is getting that little bit spookier. It can all mean only one thing, that Spooky Season is well and truly here.This fall, we want you to write your creepiest, scariest, spookiest stories to celebrate this Halloween season. Whether it is a horror, thriller, suspense or mystery, your story should have the reader wanting to sleep with their light on. Are you up for the challenge?

Submit your horror, thriller, mystery or suspense novel for the chance to win a publishing contract, social media spotlights, and an Inkitt certified badge for your story!

The Voices of Impact Awards™ celebrates and equips people with stories that inspire humanity. It’s perfect for Authors, Speakers, Coaches, Trainers, Entrepreneurs, and anyone with a powerful story. Think of a broad speaking platform like TEDx, mixed with an awards show like the Grammy's, with a touch of the excitement of American Idol, that's us. We're the platform where stories will be shared, heroes will emerge, and lives will be changed. Will you be one of them?

Writing Battle is an international online writing competition. You have 5 Days to write a 2000 word Short Story using prompts. Writing Battle is a supportive and growing community that holds a quarterly competition for writers, by writers. Write an up-to 2000 word Short Story and submit within 5 days. After the submission deadline, the stories are separated by genre and battle in parallel tournaments. Industry judges include the likes of Nebula and Hugo winner, Ken Liu (THE GRACE OF KINGS).