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Writory Thriller Writing Competition (round closing Nov 30, 2026)

Writory

DeadlineNov 30, 2026Closes 11:59 PM IST; results Dec 5, 2026. Rounds repeat quarterly.
Pay / prize
1st $100 + free entry to next round; 2nd $50; 3rd $20
Entry fee
$8 (two stories $14; five $25)
Length
100–6,000
Eligibility & notes
Original stories in any language and any genre; thrillers judged against a published 100-point rubric, blind. Writers 13+. Writers keep all rights. Every entrant gets a score and certificate.
Last checked
2026-10-30

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