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[CLOSED] Open Novella Contest 2025
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OpenNovellaContest
Complete, First published Jan 01
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The Open Novella Contest is back for 2025!

Join a society of writers and take on the challenge to create a timeless 20,000+ word novella in 12 weeks!

Your epic quest begins February 1st, 2025 - so mark your calendars with this date!
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