Driftwood Press 2025 Adrift Short Story Contest

Driftwood Press is accepting submissions for their 2025 ‘Adrift’ Short Story Contest.

Only fiction is accepted, written in English. The work must not have been previously published.

The winner will be announced in November 2025. The winning short story will be published in the 2027 anthology.

​The winner will receive $500 dollars and five copies of the anthology in which the story appears. The winner will also have the opportunity to be interviewed about their work; the interview will be published alongside the story. If a runner-up is chosen, their work will be offered publication, an accompanying interview, $200, and five copies of the issue in which their work appears.

The guest Judge is Kelly Link, author of The Book of Love.

Each submitter will receive a free copy of a Driftwood Press fiction title of their choosing in the mail.

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

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.

ProWritingAid
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