Put on your writing hats and participate in The Great Storytelling Challenge by Notion Press. Submit by March 23!
About the Contest
This Monthly Short Story Contest is a stage for writers to showcase their talent and for readers to discover new voices.
Here’s how it works:
- Get Your Prompts: Every month, we release three unique prompts to spark your creativity.
- Write & Submit: Pick one, two, or all three prompts and submit your short stories (up to one per prompt) before the deadline. Submissions are open for the first 3 weeks of the month.
- Readers Vote: Readers can read and vote for entries throughout the month until voting closes.
- Winners Announcement: At the end of the month, The Most Popular Story (based on reader ratings), the Editor’s Pick and Top 3 stories are announced.
- Come Back Next Month: New prompts, new stories, and another chance to shine!
Prompts
Write a story with a strong female protagonist using any of these prompts:
- A long-standing rivalry takes an unexpected turn when circumstances force.
- Write a story where your character rekindles their friendship with a schoolmate.
- Write a story about an underdog chasing an impossible dream.
Submission Guidelines
- Who can participate: Open to writers of all experience levels.
- Participants must have an account to submit their entries and vote for their favourite stories.
- Submit up to one story per prompt (maximum three stories per month).
- Plagiarism and use of Generative AI will result in disqualification.
- Word limit: 800–5000 words per story, 10 words max for the title.
- Submission Deadline:23rd March.
Voting stays open all month, with the final week (24th–31st March) dedicated solely to votes. - Submissions must be in English.
Prizes
They believe in rewarding creativity and talent. Here’s what’s up for grabs:
- Editor’s Choice Award: ₹10,000 for the best story selected by their editors.
- Most Popular Story: ₹10,000 for the story with the highest votes from readers.
- Top 3 Stories: Additional prizes worth ₹5,000 for the runners-up.
How to Win?
Winning is simple and fun! Here’s how:
- Submit your entries before the deadline.
- Follow the submission guidelines.
- Share your story with friends, family, and the community to gather votes.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register through this link.
Deadline
The deadline for submission is March23, 2025.
Click here to view the official notification of the The Great Storytelling Challenge by Notion Press.
How are the winners selected?
Winners are determined based on reader votes for “Most Popular Story” and editor evaluation for “Editor’s Choice.”
Can I edit my story after submission?
Unfortunately, stories cannot be edited once submitted. Please review carefully before submitting.
How do I vote for my favorite story?
Simply log in, read the stories, and click the “Vote” button for the ones you love.
Can I submit more than one story?
Yes! You can submit one story for each of the three prompts.
How do points work?
For every reader rating that the story receives, the writer gains points. If a story gets a 5-star rating, 50 points are added to the story. These points are counted for the Most Popular story.
Each story also gets an editorial rating provided by editors and industry experts in the last week of the contest. These points are considered for the Editor’s Pick.
Top 3 stories are decided by combining the reader and editor ratings.
How can I increase my chances of winning?
Follow the submission guidelines, share your story with friends and family via social media and email and get them to vote.
How do I submit my story?
Create an account or sign in, select a prompt you wish to write on, and submit your story with necessary details.
