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THE WRITER'S GAMES is a writing competition with a global reach. For six consecutive weeks, registered participants create short stories that meet the challenges (Events) announced for the week. Each Event lasts 72 hours and no one knows what that week's challenge might be until the clock starts. While the first Event is for practice, the following five Event winners are published in the Writer's Games anthology. Competition is fierce (but friendly!).

Important: Entrants must register in advance. Registration is limited and first come, first served. Entries must be written during the event time period.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2014

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Lengths:
Short Story Short StoryNo specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Other (May vary).

Winner's Prize:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 Oct 2024
Last Audited: 02 Oct 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 19 Apr 2021

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