Skip to Content
Duotrope®

Writer's Digest Your Story Competition 28

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

Recent cover image or website screenshot for Writer's Digest © Writer's Digest

Go to contest webpage

Report:
Submission/Response
Correction/Update
New Cover Art

Request (Editors only):
Interview
Duosuma Submission Manager

About

Every other month, Writer’s Digest presents a creative challenge for fun. We’ll provide a short, open-ended prompt. In turn, you’ll submit a short story based on that prompt. The winner will receive publication in an upcoming issue of Writer’s Digest.

Important: Word limits vary. Check prompts and details before submitting.
The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 6 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 6 x per year.

Fiction Open
Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionNo specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words).
Styles:

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

Topics:

Other (May vary, See guidelines).

Winner's Prize:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

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.

Writer's Digest Your Story Competition Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics.
AccuracyWe have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Other Information

The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Most recent response reported was received on 01 Nov 2023.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Jul 2023.

Work submitted here was also submitted to...

This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!

Members accepted here also had work accepted by...

This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today!

Your Submissions

This section is available to subscribers only. Join today!

Writer's Digest
Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition Charges fees for all submissions
Writer's Digest Assignment for Kids CLOSED
Writer's Digest Personal Essay Awards Charges fees for all submissions
Writer's Digest Poetry Awards Charges fees for all submissions
Writer's Digest Popular Fiction Awards CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 10 Mar 2024
Last Audited: 20 Dec 2023. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 09 Sep 2005

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.