Event Details
BOMB Magazine is a not-for-profit quarterly publishing conversations between artists, writers, actors, directors & musicians since 1981. They are currently hosting our 2025 Fiction Contest. Manuscripts may contain no more
Event Details
BOMB Magazine is a not-for-profit quarterly publishing conversations between artists, writers, actors, directors & musicians since 1981. They are currently hosting our 2025 Fiction Contest. Manuscripts may contain no more than 5,000 words and must consist of a single work of short fiction.
Work must be previously unpublished. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but the organizer asks that you notify them if your piece is accepted elsewhere.
FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.
Sudowrite
We’re keen to encourage quality, so we recommend writers refine their stories before submitting using Sudowrite – a creative writing tool designed to help you rewrite, expand, and enhance your prose with ease. Whether you need help overcoming writer’s block, finding the perfect phrase, or strengthening your story, Sudowrite offers tools that support your creative flow. Visit their website to explore Sudowrite — free trials are available.
