Bound by Words: 1st Contest of 2027! Chatoyant Fee: aud $15.00

Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2027 11:59 PM EST (in 95 days).

Chatoyant’s Bound by Words presents its first writing contest of 2027!
Short stories and poetry are welcome!
Submission period: November 15th 2026 -February 15th 2027

Short stories

At least 500 words for short stories
Fiction and non-fiction are accepted
Open theme and any genre allowed

Poetry

Up to 3 poems
At least 10 lines each
Any theme accepted

International entries are welcome but must be in English.
Judged by Chatoyant editorial staff.

Top prize: $250
2nd and 3rd prizes are $50 Barnes & Noble gift cards!
10 honorable mentions

$15 entry fee Entrants must be 18 years or older.

For further terms and conditions, please email: [email protected]

Categories: Fiction/Nonfiction/Poetry
File types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, File-Sharing
Number of Pieces: 1 piece

Anonymous submissions are not required.
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are allowed. (As long as they are not under contract with another publisher.)
Multiple entries are allowed.

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