Have you ever wanted to submit to the Writers of the Future contest? Want to know the deadlines and the rules, but also some tips? Look no further! Check out the contest deadlines and more down below.
The Writers of the Future contest has four quarterly deadlines: December 31st, March 31st, June 30th, and September 30th. That means each quarter starts January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, or October 1st, taking up the entire year. Miss a deadline? Fear not! Stories also roll over into the next quarter, so you can submit at any time.
The contest looks for complete stories up to 17,000 words. The contest is also for amateur writers. You cannot submit if you have published a novel or have professionally published three short stories.
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT:
Here are a bunch of tips and tricks for increasing your odds of getting your story noticed.
How to Win the Writers of the Future Contest
This article includes tips from a variety of writers who placed in the contest and how it affected their writing careers.
What to Know Before Submitting: Writers of the Future Contest
Learn about the stats, judging process, and what the judges have to say about writing a story that grips them.
David Farland’s 10 Points to Avoid in Writing Short Fiction
Before you submit, know exactly what NOT to do, from Writers of the Future legend David Farland. This also applies to every short story you write and submit to journals!
Why You Only Got an Honorable Mention
David Farland explains the mistakes that keep stories that are submitted from placing in the contest. Not only that, but he offers tips for avoiding these mistakes and encouragement for those who have made it that far.
Lastly, check out the Writers of the Future Contest workshop! Learn how to generate story ideas, create an epic story from beginning to middle to end, and more. The workshop includes practicals, essays from L. Ron Hubbard, and lectures by David Farland and Orson Scott Card.
Check out the Writers of the Future workshop and sign up with this link.
So, before you submit, read through all of these tips and take advantage of the workshop! Now that you have the tools and the deadlines, you can submit with confidence. Happy writing!
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