Inkitt’s biggest-ever writing contest is calling for cinematic biographical fiction about the founders who changed our world. Here’s everything you need to know.
The architects of Silicon Valley, the college dropouts, the rebels, the obsessives who rewired how we live, work, and connect, are among the most fascinating people of our era. And yet the definitive, cinematic version of their stories?
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Inkitt is bringing automatic story translation to help authors connect with readers around the world.
Continue reading Your Stories Have No Borders at Inkitt Writer's Blog.
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Welcome, storytellers!
No matter what stories you write — we’ve got contests just for you. Below are our official, open contests, with details on themes, deadlines, and how to enter. Pick your favorite — and start writing. ✍️
📌 Why use this page?
This is YOUR go-to hub for Inkitt’s active contests.
The online reading world was shaken this week with the news that Radish Fiction will officially wind down operations by the end of 2025. After nearly a decade of empowering authors to publish serialized fiction and build loyal readerships, Radish will shut its doors, leaving many writers wondering: What’s next for my stories and my readers?
Continue reading Radish Is Closing – Inkitt Welcomes You and Your Stories at Inkitt Writer's Blog.
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When Dakota Johnson talked about how Hollywood keeps choosing the same old stories, it really hit home. The book world has been doing the exact same thing for years.
But at Inkitt, we’re here to change that.
Become an author on Inkitt today!
Why Traditional Publishing Doesn’t Work Anymore
Big publishing houses still use outdated systems to pick which books get published.
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As Pride Month 2025 comes to a close, we want to highlight the importance of support for the LGBTQ+ community.
At Inkitt, creating a space where everyone feels safe and accepted is at the heart of what we do.
We’re proud to provide a platform where LGBTQ+ voices can be heard, celebrated, and represented.
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We’re excited to announce that Inkitt has just launched a brand-new search experience—and it’s designed to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, faster and more intuitively than ever before.
Whether you’re a reader, a writer, or both, this update will make your Inkitt journey smoother and more personalized. Here’s what’s new and why it’s a game-changer.
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Every year on April 27th, people celebrate National Tell A Story Day. It’s a day to enjoy stories. You can read them, write them, or tell them out loud. The goal is to share stories with others!
What Is National Tell A Story Day?
The goal of National Tell A Story Day is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to share stories.
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A New Opportunity for Hockey Romance Writers
Hockey romance stories have a special kind of magic. They bring together the fast-paced action of the rink with the deep emotions of love, creating stories that are intense, passionate, and impossible to put down. Whether it’s a forbidden romance between rival players, a second-chance love story, or a grumpy hockey star falling for the sunshine-y reporter, these books keep readers hooked from the first drop of the puck to the final buzzer.
Continue reading Inkitt Rinks and Romance Writing Contest 2025 at Inkitt Writer's Blog.
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Telling your story the way you want to tell it; It’s a challenge every writer faces.
Whether you’re talking about the institutional gate-keeping standards of traditional publishing or the restrictions imposed by digital platforms and distributors, somebody is always trying to cramp your style and distort your vision.
But not Inkitt.
Tell your story as you envisioned it.
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