Three genres. Ten winners per category. Write the story that defines your career.
Grand Champion
$7,500
Runner-Up
$3,500
Third Place
$1,500
Total Prize Pool
$100,000+
“Magic. Rebellion. A love that could destroy everything.”
A hidden-power heroine enters a brutal magical academy, court, or kingdom.
Forced to work alongside a morally gray enemy — a prince, dragon rider, vampire king, or cursed warrior.
Their forbidden romance ignites while a rebellion, prophecy, or throne war threatens to tear them apart.
1st Prize
$7,500
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“Fame is fragile. Love is dangerous. Headlines never lie.”
A famous athlete, singer, actor, billionaire, or influencer falls for the one person who can ruin their career.
Layered with fake dating, enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, or a secret relationship.
A media scandal erupts — and the only way out is through each other.
1st Prize
$7,500
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“Perfect house. Perfect lies. Nothing is what it seems.”
A woman enters a perfect house, marriage, family, job, or rich neighborhood — only to discover everyone is lying.
Each chapter peels back a darker secret, building dread chapter by chapter.
The final twist flips everything: who is the victim, who is the villain, who is the mastermind.
1st Prize
$7,500
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Awarded per competition category · Top 10 winners receive cash prizes
Grand Champion
1st Place
$7,500
Cash prize per category
Runner-Up
2nd Place
$3,500
Cash prize per category
Third Place
3rd Place
$1,500
Cash prize per category
4th – 10th Place
4th
$500
5th
$450
6th
$400
7th
$350
8th
$300
9th
$200
10th
$150
Per competition category
Read carefully before submitting
Your novel must be an original work written exclusively for this competition.
Minimum 5,000 words to submit. Judges evaluate up to the first 50,000 words.
Each author may enter one novel per competition category.
Submissions must not be published elsewhere during the judging period.
Plagiarism or AI-generated content will result in immediate disqualification.
Winners will be announced 60 days after the submission deadline.
