Submit Your Story to the Writory Story Contest
Quick answer: Choose one, two or five stories, fill in your details, paste your story or upload a PDF, DOC, DOCX or TXT file, and pay the entry fee. One story costs $8, two $14 and five $25 internationally, or ₹199, ₹349 and ₹699 in India. Original stories of 100 to 6,000 words, any genre and any language, are accepted. The first contest runs from 1 September 2026 to 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM IST, with results and certificates on 5 December 2026 at 8:00 PM IST. Story rounds run every three months, closing on the last day of February, May, August and November. Results follow on the 5th of the next month. The next round opens on the 1st, before the previous round's results.
Key facts
- Entries close 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Results are announced on 5 December 2026.
- Paste the story directly into the entry form, or upload PDF, DOC, DOCX or TXT.
- Judging is blind against a published five-part rubric: Storytelling and Structure (25), Character and Emotional Impact (25), Language and Craft (20), Originality and Voice (20), Impact and Resonance (10).
- Every entrant receives a participation certificate and a score out of 100 with all five dimension marks shown.
- Cash prizes for the top three: ₹5,000, ₹2,000, ₹1,000 in India or $100, $50, $20 internationally. Winners earn free entry into the following round.
- Writers keep all rights to their stories.
- Writers worldwide aged 13 or older may enter under the contest rules. Entrants under 18 need a parent or guardian's permission to enter and receive a prize.
- Checkout uses Razorpay in INR for India and PayPal in USD internationally. Available payment methods depend on your country and payment account; the fee is shown before payment.
Questions
When is the story contest deadline?
The first contest runs from 1 September 2026 to 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM IST, with results and certificates on 5 December 2026 at 8:00 PM IST. Story rounds run every three months, closing on the last day of February, May, August and November. Results follow on the 5th of the next month. The next round opens on the 1st, before the previous round's results. Entries close 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM IST; results are announced on 5 December 2026.
How much does story entry cost?
One story: ₹199 in India or $8 internationally. Two stories: ₹349 or $14. Five stories: ₹699 or $25. Optional add-ons are shown separately before payment.
How long should my story be?
Between 100 and 6,000 words, in any language and genre. Flash fiction is judged as flash: under 500 words, structure is read as shape and ending, never as missing plot.
Is there a free entry?
This is a paid contest, with standard entry from ₹199 in India or $8 internationally. Eligible winners and Seasoned Quill writers can use their available free-entry reward at checkout.
How are stories judged?
Stories are scored blind against the published five-part rubric. Entrants see the five dimension scores out of 100. Names are excluded from the judging text.
Can I enter from another country?
Writers worldwide aged 13 or older may enter under the contest rules. Entrants under 18 need a parent or guardian's permission to enter and receive a prize. Checkout uses Razorpay in INR for India and PayPal in USD internationally. Available payment methods depend on your country and payment account; the fee is shown before payment. Prize-payment availability is separate from entry-payment availability. If you are unsure whether you can pay or receive a prize in your country, contact contest@writoryofficial.com before entering.
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