Short Short Story Competition 2027
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- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 17, 2026 (in 25 days)
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About this opportunity
Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition DEADLINE: 11/16/26 We’re looking for short fiction stories! Think you can write a winning story in 1,500 words or fewer? Enter the 27th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition for your chance to win $3,000 in cash, get a feature interview in Writer’s Digest magazine, and a paid trip to our ever-popular Writer’s Digest Conference! PROSPECTUS Everything you’ll need to know can be found on WritersDigest.com or in an easy-to-follow PDF that outlines the following: PRIZES DEADLINES AND FEES HOW TO ENTER PREPARING YOUR ENTRY RULES AND GUIDELINES FAQ 2026 WD COMPETITION PLANNER -For questions related to any of the topics above, email us at: writersdigestwritingcompetition@aimmedia.com. Please reference the the competition name in the subj...