Writing contests.

Free to enter, open to anyone, and you keep every right to your work. No account required — a contest with a subscription attached is an advert wearing a costume.

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Open for entriesCloses 31 October 2026

The First Chapter Contest

Write the first chapter of a fantasy novel, publish it to your shelf, and enter it here. First prize is a year of Master Scribe plus a full editorial letter — second and third place win six months and three months.