Wishes & Warnings Short Story Contest

Write a story involving Wishes and Warnings, and a thread. $3000 Grand Prize.

You should have let it lie. Should have worked hard without shortcuts. But the dream called to you—faint, familiar, already half yours. So you asked. You were heard. And something, somewhere, has answered…

This contest invites you to explore Wishes and Warnings, whatever that means to you. Fantasy, contemporary, romance, crime. All genres are welcome.

Submissions close May 31st at 11:59 pm EST. Contest only open to new writers.

Prizes:

• 1st place: $3,000 USD. Free enrollment in the New Novelist Accelerator.
• 2nd – 10th: 10c/word and publication.
• 11th – 35th: $20 USD and an honorable mention in the magazine.

Who can enter? New or unpublished authors, from anywhere in the world (excluding Quebec, Canada).

The judges will choose the winner based on:

• Creativity
• Character
• Structure & Flow
• Quality of Writing

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
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