Short Short Story Competition 2026
Ends on
Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition
EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: 11/17/25
We’re looking for short fiction stories! Think you can write a winning story in 1,500 words or fewer? Enter the 26th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition for your chance to win $3,000 in cash, get a feature interview in Writer’s Digest magazine, and a paid trip to our ever-popular Writer’s Digest Conference!
PROSPECTUS
Everything you’ll need to know can be found on WritersDigest.com or in an easy-to-follow PDF that outlines the following:
- PRIZES
- DEADLINES AND FEES
- HOW TO ENTER
- PREPARING YOUR ENTRY
- RULES AND GUIDELINES
- FAQ
- 2025-2026 WD COMPETITION PLANNER
-For questions related to any of the topics above, email us at: writersdigestwritingcompetition@aimmedia.com. Please reference the the competition name in the subject line of the email.
-For questions related to your Submittable account, including payment, connect via email at: submittersupport@submittable.com or via the help form at: https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/