International Jay Yes Short Story Contest

The International Jay Yes Short Story Contest is a global writing competition created for unpublished writers looking to share their creative work and gain publication opportunities. It’s open to authors worldwide who write in English and want to be considered for recognition and exposure across international platforms.

Entrants must submit original, previously unpublished short stories of 2,500–4,000 words. Submissions should be the author’s own work and follow the contest’s formatting guidelines; entries are judged anonymously, with winners selected by the contest organisers.

The competition is international, welcoming entries from writers of all nationalities, and does not require the entrant to be professionally published. Winning entries are eligible for publication opportunities with associated publishing partners and may be featured in anthologies or other literary showcases.

Top winners: Publication and recognition; multiple top placements may be offered with publishing opportunities.

Is this competition legit?Unknown – Based on our research it is not clear if this event is legit and if it’s hosted by a well established publisher. Please remember to do your own research and read the Terms & Conditions before submitting your work.

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