{"id":12137,"date":"2025-12-05T16:43:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T21:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersblog-backend.inkitt.com\/?p=12137"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T20:27:32","slug":"inkitt-current-writing-contests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersblog-backend.inkitt.com\/inkitt-current-writing-contests\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready to Write? Submit Your Best Work \u2014 Inkitt\u2019s Current Writing Contests"},"content":{"rendered":"
Welcome, storytellers!<\/span><\/p>\n
No matter what stories you write \u2014 we\u2019ve got contests just for you. Below are our <\/span>official, open contests<\/b>, with details on themes, deadlines, and how to enter. Pick your favorite \u2014 and start writing. \u270d\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThis is YOUR go-to hub for Inkitt\u2019s active contests. Bookmark it. Check back often. Share it with writing friends. All the info: one page.<\/div>\n
\ud83c\udfc6 Current Contests<\/span><\/h2>\n\ud83d\udda4 The Forbidden Ink: Dark Romance & Taboo Love Writing Contest 2026<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Theme:<\/b> Romance driven by the world of soccer \u2014 rivalry, ambition, passion, teamwork, and chemistry on and off the field.<\/span><\/li>\n
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Deadline:<\/b> December 31, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Enter Contest<\/span><\/a>\n
\u2728 Myth Weaver Writing Contest 2026<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Theme:<\/b> Mythology-based romance or dramatic storytelling rooted in real mythological canons (Greek, Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, etc.). Retell legends, reinterpret gods, or bring ancient lore into modern life.<\/span><\/li>\n
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Deadline:<\/b> January 31, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Enter Contest<\/span><\/a>\n
\u2728 Reach to the Infinite: Sci-Fi Writing Contest 2026<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Theme:<\/b> Science Fiction & Monsters \u2014 awe-inspiring sci-fi worlds featuring alien civilizations, advanced technology, mysterious experiments, interstellar conflict, and monster encounters (space exploration, first contact, rogue AI, time paradoxes, genetic engineering, parallel universes, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n
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Deadline:<\/b> March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Enter Contest<\/span><\/a>\n
\u2728 New Year, New Story Writing Contest 2026<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Theme: <\/b> Brand-new stories on Inkitt \u2014 all genres welcome (new characters, new worlds, new everything). Stories must be new to Inkitt (first published on or after January 1, 2026).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Deadline:<\/b> February 28, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Enter Contest<\/span><\/a>\n
\u270d\ufe0f How to Enter<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Pick the contest that fits your story idea best.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - Ensure your story follows the contest\u2019s theme and rules.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - Submit on Inkitt directly through the contest link above.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - Share your story to get early readers and build momentum.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> Even if you don\u2019t win, participating helps build an audience \u2014 and gives you valuable feedback from real readers.<\/div>\n\u2705 Why These Contests Matter<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Exposure to a large reading community<\/b> \u2014 these are spotlight contests that drive traffic and engagement.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - A chance to shine<\/b> \u2014 especially if you\u2019re new, a good contest placement can put your name and story on the map.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - Creative freedom<\/b> \u2014 whether you like dark romance, fantasy mythos, or sporty love stories, there\u2019s a contest for your taste.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Theme:<\/b> Romance driven by the world of soccer \u2014 rivalry, ambition, passion, teamwork, and chemistry on and off the field.<\/span><\/li>\n
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Deadline:<\/b> December 31, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Enter Contest<\/span><\/a>\n
\u2728 Myth Weaver Writing Contest 2026<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
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- Theme:<\/b> Mythology-based romance or dramatic storytelling rooted in real mythological canons (Greek, Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, etc.). Retell legends, reinterpret gods, or bring ancient lore into modern life.<\/span><\/li>\n
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Deadline:<\/b> January 31, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Enter Contest<\/span><\/a>\n
\u2728 Reach to the Infinite: Sci-Fi Writing Contest 2026<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
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- Theme:<\/b> Science Fiction & Monsters \u2014 awe-inspiring sci-fi worlds featuring alien civilizations, advanced technology, mysterious experiments, interstellar conflict, and monster encounters (space exploration, first contact, rogue AI, time paradoxes, genetic engineering, parallel universes, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n
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Deadline:<\/b> March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Enter Contest<\/span><\/a>\n
\u2728 New Year, New Story Writing Contest 2026<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/h3>\n- \n
- Theme: <\/b> Brand-new stories on Inkitt \u2014 all genres welcome (new characters, new worlds, new everything). Stories must be new to Inkitt (first published on or after January 1, 2026).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Deadline:<\/b> February 28, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Enter Contest<\/span><\/a>\n
\u270d\ufe0f How to Enter<\/span><\/h2>\n
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- Pick the contest that fits your story idea best.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - Ensure your story follows the contest\u2019s theme and rules.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - Submit on Inkitt directly through the contest link above.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - Share your story to get early readers and build momentum.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> Even if you don\u2019t win, participating helps build an audience \u2014 and gives you valuable feedback from real readers.<\/div>\n\u2705 Why These Contests Matter<\/span><\/h2>\n
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- Exposure to a large reading community<\/b> \u2014 these are spotlight contests that drive traffic and engagement.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - A chance to shine<\/b> \u2014 especially if you\u2019re new, a good contest placement can put your name and story on the map.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n - Creative freedom<\/b> \u2014 whether you like dark romance, fantasy mythos, or sporty love stories, there\u2019s a contest for your taste.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Exposure to a large reading community<\/b> \u2014 these are spotlight contests that drive traffic and engagement.<\/span>
- Pick the contest that fits your story idea best.<\/span>