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2021 Lune Spark Young Writers' Short Story Contest
Register for 2021 Lune Spark Young Writers' Short Story Contest

Deadline (registration & story submission): July 31, 2021.

Have you written a wonderful story in 1,500 words or less? You have a chance to get it published by participating in our 2021 short story contest.

  • Click here for eligibility criteria and rules for the contest.
  • Click here to visit the profiles of judges for 2021 contest.
  • See the winners from past years: 2020 Winners || 2019 Winners || 2018 Winners || 2017 Winners
  • Click here to see the books with top stories from our past contests.
  • Each contestant is also eligible to participate in Book Cover Contest.
  • Press releases announcing launch of our anthologies 2018 || 2019

Contest timelines:

  • July 31, 2021: Last date for story submission
  • Sept 26: Winners and top 25 stories are announced.
  • Nov 14: Professional editing of the books by a BIG 5 editors is completed.
  • Oct 04 - Nov 14: Book Cover Contest is held & winning covers are chosen.
  • Nov 14: The edited stories are shared with the young writers for approval.
  • Nov 28: Books are finalized for publishing.
  • Dec 05: Paperback & Ebooks are available online on Amazon, B&N.
  • Dec 12: Hardback books are available online on Amazon, B&N
  • Jan 21, 2022: Audible books are available.
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