Our 2021 Short Story Contest is Open for Submissions

Apr 1, 2021 | Dear Writer, Uncategorized, Writing Contest | 6 comments

OUR SHORT STORY CONTEST IS BACK

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID, our short story contest is back for 2021, and we are looking for new voices in all genres of fiction.

Click here to read our previous contest winners!

SEEKING BREAKTHROUGH WRITERS

You’ve got something special. We want to get it out into the world.

The Writers’ Mastermind is holding a short story contest for writers of all levels and all genres. Entry is free.

1st prize – $100 Amazon Gift Card or Cash and a free spot in the Writers’ Mastermind for 6 months.

2nd prize – $50 Amazon Gift Card or Cash and a free spot in the Writers’ Mastermind for 3 months.

3rd prize – $25 Amazon Gift Card or Cash and a free spot in the Writers’ Mastermind for 1 month.

Contest details:

  1. Open to writers of all levels and all fiction genres worldwide, excluding children’s and erotica.
  2. Short stories must be in English.
  3. Entry is free, and all rights to the short story remain the property of the author.
  4. Stories must be from 1,000-5,000 words.
  5. One entry is allowed per person.
  6. Stories will be judged by an anonymous panel.
  7. Top 5 entries will be published on our site and promoted on our social media and email list.
  8. Chapters and excerpts are not permitted. Complete short stories only.
  9. Previously published stories are acceptable if author has rights to republish.
  10. Failure to meet requirements will result in disqualification.
  11. Contest begins 4/01/2021
  12. Contest closes 9/01/2021

HOW TO ENTER

Send your short story as an attachment to submissions@letsgetpublished.com.

Please include:

  • full name
  • title of story
  • genre
  • word count

Questions?

If you have any questions about this contest, please leave them in the comments section below or email christa@letsgetpublished.com.

6 Comments

  1. Draggy Droo
    Draggy Droo on April 2, 2021 at 1:06 pm

    Hey, weird possibly stupid question but by full name do you mean real name or writer name?

    • christawojo@gmail.com
      christawojo@gmail.com on April 2, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Great question. Thanks for asking. Either real name or pen name is okay. We can clarify under which name you’d like to be published and under which you’d like to get paid when it’s time to announce winners.

      • Draggy Droo
        Draggy Droo on April 2, 2021 at 3:13 pm

        Poifect thank you for the speedy reply 😸

  2. equinoxio21
    equinoxio21 on April 8, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Christa. I thought of sending you a mail, but might as well use the comment section. I just sent you a story in a Word, docx format. Then I thought: maybe you want a pdf format? If that is the case I’ll glad to send you another version.
    Thank you for this initiative. And I wish you all the best in your selection process.
    Take care.
    Brian

    • christawojo@gmail.com
      christawojo@gmail.com on April 8, 2021 at 12:53 pm

      Hi Brian. Word is perfect. Thanks for submitting! We’re excited to read your story.

      • equinoxio21
        equinoxio21 on April 8, 2021 at 7:53 pm

        I am too. Let’s see how you like it. Take care.