Monthly Writing Contest

Compete for publication and community recognition

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Days Remaining
247
Total Submissions
1st Place
Gets Published
Winner
Special Badges
Contest Period:December 2024

Contest Leaderboard

In a world where books are forbidden, Maya discovers the last hidden library...

by Sarah Chen
342
28
1205
1575 pts

When AI learns to love, the boundaries between human and machine blur...

by Jordan Kim
298
45
987
1330 pts

Every night at 3 AM, the coffee shop serves customers who shouldn't exist...

by Alex Rivera
267
34
892
1193 pts
#4

In Victorian London, someone is stealing memories from the wealthy elite...

by Emma Watson
189
23
756
968 pts
#5

A coffee shop that exists in multiple dimensions serves very unusual customers...

by Marcus Johnson
156
19
634
809 pts

Contest Rules & Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

  • Original stories only - no plagiarism or AI-generated content
  • Word limit: 500-5000 words for short stories
  • All genres welcome (Fantasy, Romance, Horror, Sci-Fi, etc.)
  • Stories must be published during the contest month

Timeline

Submission PeriodDec 1-31, 2024
Community VotingThroughout December
Winner AnnouncementJan 1, 2025
Book PublicationJan 15, 2025

Prizes & Recognition

🥇 1st Place Winner

  • • Story published in monthly anthology
  • • "Contest Winner" badge
  • • Featured on homepage for 1 month
  • • Certificate of achievement

🥈 Runner-ups (2nd-5th)

  • • "Top Contributor" badge
  • • Featured in honorable mentions
  • • Bonus points toward leaderboard
  • • Community recognition

📊 Scoring System

Stories are ranked based on community engagement:

  • • Likes: 1 point each
  • • Comments: 2 points each
  • • Reads: 0.5 points each
  • • Shares: 3 points each

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500-5000 words
Any genre welcome
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By submitting, you agree to our contest terms and conditions. Winners will be contacted via email.