Join the Scary Stories Competition 2024 by Write the World. Submit your spine-chilling story by Oct 28 and stand a chance to win exciting prizes!
The Scary Stories Competition 2024 invites you to create a chilling story that will leave readers holding their breath. With Halloween on the horizon, there’s no better time to channel your inner storyteller and craft a spooky narrative that lingers long after the last word. And it all starts with that classic line:
“It was a dark and stormy night…”
This year Katherine Arden is the guest judge. Known for her enchanting Winternight fantasy trilogy and the spooky YA series Small Spaces, Katherine knows a thing or two about crafting eerie atmospheres and unforgettable characters. Winners will receive a copy of Small Spaces, so prepare your best work to catch her eye!
This competition is open to young writers ages 13 to 19.
Story submissions should range from 400 to 1000 words.
Interested participants can submit through this link.
The deadline for submission is October 28, 2024.
