Frequently Asked Questions

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🍬 Do I have to make a new book?

Stories must be newly written and read as a standalone one-shot. If your new story is part of an existing short story collection, we can't feature your stories in the reading lists.

🍬 Does my story have to be in English?

Yes, this year we are only accepting English entries.

🍬 Does it have to be 3000 words?

The word limit is between 1000 and 3000, no more or less.

🍬 Can I do a co-written story with someone?

Yes, you can! However, if you choose to publish on both of your profiles, be aware that we can only add one story to our respective reading lists, not both.

🍬 Can I enter more than one entry?

No, we are only accepting one entry per user.

🍬 Can our entry be Mature? Are diverse characters allowed? What about Fanfiction?

Of course! We always welcome diversity in your characters and stories. Mature is allowed as long as it meets Wattpad's Content Guidelines.

We accept fanfiction as long as it follows Wattpad's Content Guidelines and doesn't infringe on someone's copyright.

🍬 How will our entries be judged?

Stories are judged on various factors, such as writing quality, originality, and relation to the chosen prompt. Ensure you are proofreading your work before submitting it! If you do not wish to participate in the contest but would like to use a prompt for one of your stories, you are free to do so!

🍬 Can I change the details of the prompt I've chosen?

You are welcome to combine prompts, but your entry must follow one main prompt. Modifications to the prompt are permitted if the chosen prompt is still recognizable. You cannot reuse/rewrite an older story for this contest; its date of publication must not precede this contest.

Prompt + one of the four mentioned ways should be included in your entry to be considered eligible.

🍬 How do I submit my story for this contest?

Just complete this FORM, and that's it!

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