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Write Track Competition

A project of The Writer's Workout (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2026). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

The first draft is only ever the beginning; redrafting is where the real craft test comes in. This free competition supports new writers’ confidence by addressing the basic concepts, building a strong foundation, and encouraging the (sometimes daunting) redraft process.

Writers are invited to participate in up to three monthly challenges per rotation. These three challenges culminate in our biannual Redraft Challenge, where we invite writers to submit one redrafted entry from any of the three prior challenges in that rotation. Writers must have submitted to at least one of the prior challenges to be eligible for the Redraft Challenge.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Awarded 12 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Fiction Closed

Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Winner's Prize:

No monetary payment No monetary payment. Details: Provides feedback.

Submissions:

Method: Duosuma submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
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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Write Track Competition Submission Statistics

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This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months.

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Before Submitting

We cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.

  • Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.
  • Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.
  • Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.
  • Be professional, patient, and persistent.

Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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