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Half Mystic Journal
Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry; Music; Short Stories; Adult; Family; Cynical; Dark; Experimental; In-depth; Light; Niche; Popular; Positive; Progressive; Serious
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November 10, 2026
Interzone
Fiction; Fantasy; Horror; Sci-Fi; Short Stories; Adult
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November 10, 2026
International Rubery Book Award 2027
Fiction
New Fiction Competition added. An international award for English-language books that are self-published or published by an independent press. Authors and publishers worldwide can enter print books or ebooks in any genre. There is no word limit or publication date restriction, so backlist titles are welcome. All winners receive a trophy, and winners and shortlisted authors receive a review. Prizes include £3,000 for first place. £500 for each category winner. Entry fee: £49 for one entry. US$75 in the US. Fees vary by country. Deadline for entries is 31st March 2027.
November 10, 2026
Your Characters, Your Story
Fiction
New Fiction Competition added. Free contest for chat stories using original characters and lore. 10 Nov-10 Dec 2026; results 15 Dec 2026. Ages 16+. Genres: dark romance, dark fantasy, romance, drama, horror, fantasy. No fanfiction; no stated word limit. Enter by publishing a story and submitting its link, username and author-page link. Ranking: subscribers on 10 Dec; playthroughs break ties. No cash prize. Prizes: visual novel, feature, article, interview, social posts and Editor's Choice mention. Prizes include $0 for first place. 1st: visual novel, homepage feature, article, interview. 2nd/3rd: social posts + Editor's Choice. Entry fee: $0 for one entry. No entry fee. Deadline for entries is 10th December 2026.
November 10, 2026
Lumiere Scholars Essay Award
Nonfiction
New Nonfiction Competition added. Free international essay competition for high school students (grades 9 to 12) worldwide. Argumentative essays, max 2,000 words, MLA 8. Prompts from university professors. Double-blind review. Top essayists invited to a gala dinner. Prizes include $1,000 for first place. Gold also wins a $3,390 scholarship; 6 winners share over $11,000. Entry fee: $0 for one entry. Free to enter. Deadline for entries is 20th December 2026.
November 10, 2026
Oxford Essay Prize
Nonfiction
New Nonfiction Competition added. Free international essay competition for students aged 14 to 18 worldwide. Argumentative essays, max 1,500 words, MLA 9. Prompts set and judged by university researchers. Double-blind review. Six winners receive cash and scholarships. Prizes include £500 for first place. Gold also wins a £2,000 scholarship; 6 winners share cash and scholarships. Entry fee: £0 for one entry. Free to enter; late registration fee applies. Deadline for entries is 3rd January 2027.
November 10, 2026
News
Winner of the Prix Goncourt literary prize admits to using AI
November 6, 2026
Winner of the Prix Goncourt literary prize admits to using AI
Writers are now deliberately making mistakes because, apparently, good prose looks like AI
November 1, 2026
Writers are now deliberately making mistakes because, apparently, good prose looks like AI
2027 Michael Jacobs Travel Writing Grant
October 30, 2026
2027 Michael Jacobs Travel Writing Grant
Brittle Paper Call for Submissions: Festive Anthology Vol. V | Deadline: Nov 23
October 30, 2026
Brittle Paper Call for Submissions: Festive Anthology Vol. V | Deadline: Nov 23
Calgary teen-run literary magazine makes waves with readers
October 27, 2026
Calgary teen-run literary magazine makes waves with readers
Authors paid hundreds to Patrick White Publishing, but allege 'crap' service and AI art
October 25, 2026
Authors paid hundreds to Patrick White Publishing, but allege 'crap' service and AI art
Articles
Need to Cut 10,000 Words from Your Memoir? Start Here
November 10, 2026
Need to Cut 10,000 Words from Your Memoir? Start Here
Narrative threads: How to write a Booker-shortlisted novel, by Marlon James, Douglas Stuart, Elizabeth Strout and more
November 8, 2026
Narrative threads: How to write a Booker-shortlisted novel, by Marlon James, Douglas Stuart, Elizabeth Strout and more
How To Pitch Stories To Kotaku
November 4, 2026
How To Pitch Stories To Kotaku
Writing Scams Are Reaching a Whole New Level of Awful
November 4, 2026
Writing Scams Are Reaching a Whole New Level of Awful
7 Experts on Do’s and Don’ts for Writers Looking to Be Published
November 3, 2026
7 Experts on Do’s and Don’ts for Writers Looking to Be Published
What a Top Lit Agent Looks for in Your Script
November 3, 2026
What a Top Lit Agent Looks for in Your Script
