About the contest

Take us on an epic journey with your best fantasy stories. Submit ancient tales about dragons and griffins, or tell us your vision of the future through a science fantasy story. We want you to unleash your imagination and show us what you've got! Write a truly unforgettable fantasty adventure!

Submit your best original fantasy fiction novels of 40.000 words or more. As always, there is no entry fee. The top 10% get the chance to be picked by the Inkitt staff for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. The winner will get published and be announced on December 25 2015.

  • Authors will retain all rights to works submitted to the contest.

    • What you win

    1st Place

    The winning novel will get a publishing offer!

    Golden badge on your profile

    2nd Place

    Silver badge on your profile, $40 Amazon Gift Card

    3rd Place

    Bronze badge on your profile, $30 Amazon Gift Card

    Top 10%

    All Top 10% participants receive a "Top 10%" badge to their profile

    Contest Terms

  • Authors will retain all rights to works submitted to the contest.
  • Minimum word count is 40.000 words
  • Multiple entries are allowed, but each individual participant may win only one prize.
  • There is no age requirement for participation but all stories must be rated appropriately by their authors.
  • Inkitt staff are not eligible to receive prizes, or be chosen as winners.
  • Before submitting a story be sure to check our guidelines page to ensure that you comply with all of our publication rules.

    • About the contest

    Take us on an epic journey with your best fantasy stories. Submit ancient tales about dragons and griffins, or tell us your vision of the future through a science fantasy story. We want you to unleash your imagination and show us what you've got! Write a truly unforgettable fantasty adventure!

    Submit your best original fantasy fiction novels of 40.000 words or more. As always, there is no entry fee. The top 10% get the chance to be picked by the Inkitt staff for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. The winner will get published and be announced on December 25 2015.

  • Authors will retain all rights to works submitted to the contest.

    • What you win

    1st Place

    The winning novel will get a publishing offer!

    Golden badge on your profile

    2nd Place

    Silver badge on your profile, $40 Amazon Gift Card

    3rd Place

    Bronze badge on your profile, $30 Amazon Gift Card

    Top 10%

    All Top 10% participants receive a "Top 10%" badge to their profile

    Contest Terms

  • Authors will retain all rights to works submitted to the contest.
  • Minimum word count is 40.000 words
  • Multiple entries are allowed, but each individual participant may win only one prize.
  • There is no age requirement for participation but all stories must be rated appropriately by their authors.
  • Inkitt staff are not eligible to receive prizes, or be chosen as winners.
  • Before submitting a story be sure to check our guidelines page to ensure that you comply with all of our publication rules.
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