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hoppykinz.bsky.social
First draft done for @whimsyfiction.bsky.social ... onto refining it and pairing down the word count. Wish me luck in the adventure!
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whimsyfiction.bsky.social Whimsy @whimsyfiction.bsky.social · 4d
We are go for Whimsy November, and the theme this month is… Budget Space. 🧑‍🚀🔭

Writers have 7 days to cobble together a 300-word tale of whimsy based on 1 of our 5 whims + the unique object in their inbox.

Now go whimsically and marvel at the modesty of it all!

Illustration by @stellabackmandesign
November 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
The Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize is open until 8 November for stories up to 6,000 words.

All the details are here →
https://www.galleybeggar.co.uk/short-story-prize-full-info

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X. SHORT STORY PRIZE (Full info) — Galley Beggar Press
www.galleybeggar.co.uk
November 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
newpages.bsky.social
Winner of the Vern Rutsala Book Prize receives $500, book publication by Cloudbank Books, and 50 author copies. Enter unpublished poetry or flash fiction or a combo of both genres by November 20. Final judge is Leslie Ullman.

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Vern Rutsala Book Prize
The 2026 Vern Rutsala Book Prize is now accepting unpublished poetry, flash fiction, or a combination of both genres.
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November 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
Join the Twisted Tournament for 3 rounds of prompt-driven flash/micro story submissions. It's on 9th to 15th November!

Get more details here →
https://twistedtournament.com/register-for-contest

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Register for Contests - Twist in the Tale Writing Competitions
Join Twist in the Tale Writing Competitions - Team and Tournament Contests
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November 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM
pennwriters.bsky.social
Our contest coordinators are working hard to set everything up for our member's entries.The sub period is coming up fast. Good luck to everyone! Details at: pennwriters.org/Annual_Writi...
Remember, you must be logged in as a member to view the contest details.
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November 1, 2026 at 2:27 PM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
The Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize is open until 8 November for stories up to 6,000 words.

All the details are here →
https://www.galleybeggar.co.uk/short-story-prize-full-info

#WritingCommunity #WritingContest #TCS @galleybeggars.bsky.social
X. SHORT STORY PRIZE (Full info) — Galley Beggar Press
www.galleybeggar.co.uk
October 31, 2026 at 9:45 AM
nickzverloff.bsky.social
My short story got an honorable mention in the Writer's Weekly 24 Hour Short Story contest! Looking forward to participating in January!
24hourshortstorycontest.com/archive/fall...
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Fall 2026 Winners – WritersWeekly 24-Hour Short Story Contest – WritersWeekly.com 24-Hour Short Story Contest
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October 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
newpages.bsky.social
2 weeks remain to submit short fiction exploring what heroes & legends are & how they differ for projectinfinitybp.org's 15th Mastermind Creative Writing Competition. No fee! Every good-faith participant gets guaranteed comprehensive feedback! Deadline: November 19.

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Project Infinity BP's 15th Mastermind Creative Writing Competition is Here!
The 15th Mastermind Creative Writing Contest is open through November 19! Topic: What Heroes and Legends are and How They Differ.
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November 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
Check out the prompt for Off Topic Publishing’s November competition, closing 10 November.

Submit your entry and receive judges’ feedback.

All the details are here →
https://offtopicpublishing.com/contest/

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@offtopicpublishing.bsky.social
Contest – Off Topic Publishing
Guidelines for the Off Topic Contest for writers!
offtopicpublishing.com
November 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
freshwords.bsky.social
🎃 Halloween 2026 submissions are closing soon!
Guidelines: sites.google.com/view/freshwo...
#Halloween2026 #HalloweenAnthology #OpenCall #CallForSubmissions #WritingContest #WritersWanted #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #IndieAuthors #ShortFiction #MicroFiction #FlashFiction #HorrorFiction
October 27, 2026 at 10:04 PM
hokelibrary.bsky.social
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October 28, 2026 at 6:43 PM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
Submit your 1,000-3,000-word story based on one of Reedsy Prompts’ five weekly prompts on one theme by next Friday for a chance to win $250. 

All the details are here →
https://reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/

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https://reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/
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October 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
newpages.bsky.social
Final call! The Spokane Prize for Short Fiction closes November 1. Willow Springs Books awards $1,500 + publication for a short story collection (3+ stories, 100+ pages). $30 fee.

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Spokane Prize for Short Fiction
Last call for the Spokane Prize! Willow Springs Books is offering $1500 and publication to the winner of the best short fiction collection.
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October 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
midnightwriters.bsky.social
2 DAYS TO GO until the Midnight Contest starts! 🌙

Details: midnight-writers.com/midnight-con...
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October 26, 2026 at 11:23 AM
newpages.bsky.social
October is nearly over, but Cloudbank Books' Vern Rutsala Book Prize has extended the deadline to submit unpublished collections of poetry, flash fiction, or a combo of both to Nov 20. $25 fee. Final judge: Leslie Ullman. Winner receives $1k, publication, & copies.

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Vern Rutsala Book Prize
The 2026 Vern Rutsala Book Prize is now accepting unpublished poetry, flash fiction, or a combination of both genres.
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October 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
newpages.bsky.social
Free-to-enter fiction contest! Projectinfinitybp.org's 15th Mastermind Creative Writing Competition is open to stories exploring what heroes and legends are and now they differ. Submissions open through November 19. Extensive free feedback offered. No monetary prizes.

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Project Infinity BP's 15th Mastermind Creative Writing Competition is Here!
The 15th Mastermind Creative Writing Contest is open through November 19! Topic: What Heroes and Legends are and How They Differ.
www.newpages.com
October 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
Enter the Midnight Contest's 500-word contest from 28 Oct to 2 Nov. Get 3 prompts (with optional re-roll) to inspire your spooky story.
Early bird up to 22 Oct.

Get the details here →
https://midnight-writers.com/midnight-contest

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Midnight Contest Signup
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October 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
molotovlitzine.bsky.social
Time's almost up! #FlashMonster final deadline hits in under 11 hours, at 11:59pm Pacific Time tonight. Get those last-minute entries sent over! Top 10 published on Halloween. #flashfiction #writingcontest

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October 24, 2026 at 8:04 PM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
The New Writers Novel Prize 2026 is seeking the first 500 words of your unpublished novel or novella. Closes 31 October! 

All the details are here →
https://newwriters.org.uk/novel-prize/

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New Writers Novel Prize 2026 - £1,000 Prize
New Writers Novel Prize 2026 in association with The Novel Factory (£1,000 top prize) and entry instructions. Deadline: 31 October 2026.
newwriters.org.uk
October 26, 2026 at 7:15 AM
molotovlitzine.bsky.social
Better get moving! Slacker Special is running out and the #FlashMonster final deadline hits at 11:59pm (Pacific) on Saturday, October 24th. Top 10 published on Halloween.
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October 23, 2026 at 7:13 PM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
The Bedford Writing Competition is open for poetry (40 lines) and short stories (3,000 words) until 31 October with a £2,000 prize for the winner of each category.
All the details are here →
https://bedfordwritingcompetition.co.uk/
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Short Story Competition/Poetry Competition/The Bedford Competition
Enter our short story competition or Poetry Competition. The Bedford Writing Competition is open internationally with prizes and publication opportunities.
bedfordwritingcompetition.co.uk
October 25, 2026 at 10:15 AM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
The 2,000-word Harvest Raven Writing Battle takes place between 25 October and 1 November. Peer-judged with a $15,000 cash prize pool, are you prepared for the challenge?

All the details are here →
https://writingbattle.com/

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Writing Battle
The league for creative writers. Join the largest writing competition and most supportive community for writers on the web.
writingbattle.com
October 24, 2026 at 8:45 AM
8bitgarden.bsky.social
If i made a free contest for short stories & poetry, would you enter? U still have the rights to ur work obvs, simultaneously subs allowed, top 3’s work gets put on my website. You retain all rights. Anyone interested….? #amwriting #writingcontest
October 22, 2026 at 2:41 PM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
The Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize is open until 8 November for stories up to 6,000 words.

All the details are here →
https://www.galleybeggar.co.uk/short-story-prize-full-info

#WritingCommunity #WritingContest #TCS @galleybeggars.bsky.social
X. SHORT STORY PRIZE (Full info) — Galley Beggar Press
www.galleybeggar.co.uk
October 23, 2026 at 9:45 AM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
Enter the Midnight Contest's 500-word contest from 28 Oct to 2 Nov. Get 3 prompts (with optional re-roll) to inspire your spooky story.
Early bird up to 22 Oct.

Get the details here →
https://midnight-writers.com/midnight-contest

#WritingCommunity #WritingContest #TCS @midnightwriters.bsky.social
Midnight Contest Signup
midnight-writers.com
October 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM