Inkshift Writing Contest
Submit your best short story for a chance to win $1,000.
Key Details
- Prize: $1,000.
- Word Count: 1,000-10,000 words.
- Eligibility: 18+ worldwide (some restrictions apply).
- Entry Period: January 10th to February 8th at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (PT) 2026.
- Writing Method: All approaches welcome. You may use as much or as little AI as you like. We're judging on story quality.
- Genre: All genres accepted (Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romance, Literary, Horror, etc.), but no NSFW or Fanfiction.
- Entry Limit: One entry per person.
- Rights: You keep all rights to your work. Your work is never used for training.
For complete official rules, please see Official Contest Rules.
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