2016 Short Story Contest

In case you missed it last year, you have a chance to not miss it this year! No, I’m not deceiving you: The Writing Connection (TWC) is holding its second annual short story contest! This year’s theme: Deception. So, lead us astray and take us through the dark twisted (and twisting) depths of your imagination. Challenge our concept of truth in creative ways. But, most importantly, start writing!

This contest is free to enter, and submissions of 2500 words or fewer will be accepted through February 29, 2016. Any fiction genre is permitted.

The grand prize winner will receive an in-depth critique of their fiction writing (up to 2500 words) plus publication on the TWC website. Second and third place winners will also be published.

Please read the complete Terms and Conditions [here]. Summary of Terms and Conditions:

The contest is open to writers who are at least 18 years old. Writers of any nationality writing in English are eligible. Active members of the Toledo Writers Workshop, The Writing Connection and their families are not eligible to enter the contest; they are, however, eligible to submit to the website anthology. (If you have attended three or more meetings in the last six months, you are considered an active member.)

eligible to enter the contest; they are, however, eligible to submit to the website anthology. (If you have attended three or more meetings in the last six months, you are considered an active member.) Only one submission per entrant will be accepted. Entries must be 2500 words or fewer.

Submissions will be accepted through February 29, 2016.

Note: Previously and currently copyrighted material is not eligible. Fan fiction will be rejected. Use of trademarked/copyrighted characters (e.g. Batman, Superman) will disqualify entrant. No multiple or simultaneous submissions. Stories cannot be altered or substituted once they have been entered. Entry into the contest is taken as acceptance of the complete Terms and Conditions.

Before you submit your story, make sure you’ve read the Terms and Conditions; then, fill out our submission form.