Submissions are now open for the 2024-25 contest. The deadline for submissions is February 2nd, 2025. Winners will be announced in March of 2025!
How do you submit your short story or poem?
The simple answer is: Just click and write.
Eligibility
- Students must be currently enrolled in for-credit courses at a participating college.
- Entries must be original works written during enrollment at a participating college.
- Each participating college may submit one literary piece by one student in each category to the international competition. Each piece must be written by a different student.
Maximum Length
- Fictional Short Story: 3,500 words
- Poetry: 67 lines
International-Level Prizes
- First Place: $500
- Second Place: $200
- Third Place: $100
Here’s a resource for more information.
