Writer’s Digest

Short Short Story Competition

Deadline: 
November 15, 2023 - Check back on October 15th for Upcoming Deadline
Entry Fee: 
$30
Cash Prize: 
$3,000

A prize of $3,000 and travel and lodging expenses for a trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference is given annually for a short short story. A second-place prize of $1,500 is also awarded. The winners will both be published in Writer’s Digest. Using only the online submission system, submit a story of up to 1,500 words with a $30 entry fee by November 15, or with a $35 entry fee by December 15. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Writer’s Digest, Short Short Story Competition, 4665 Malsbary Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242. Nicole Howard, Competitions Coordinator.