East India Press Short Story Competition

A project of East India Press

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive.

About

This contest is sponsored by East India Press and David Farland, author of over fifty published novels and anthologies, a former prize writer himself, who launched his novel writing career with a short story written for a contest much like this. When he was discovered, agents stood in line for the chance to be his publisher. Mr. Farland has taught writing at Brigham Young University and has been a regular lecturer at writing conventions for years, as well as a notable mentor and discoverer of dozens of New York Times Bestselling authors such as Brandon Mull, Brandon Sanderson and Stephenie Meyer. Mr. Farland will personally read your story, along with many other notable judges, such as New York Times Bestsellers Kevin J. Anderson and Tracy Hickman. Farland will edit the winning story to help get your gem ready for publication. Your story can take place in any time period, and can take place anywhere, even on on another world. You also have the option of placing your story in the world of Farland's new masterpiece, Nightingale, using its fantastic system of magic and taking any advantage of the rich setting he has already created.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time contest

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles.

Topics:

None found.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026