Open Novella Contest 2025
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  • Reads 31,097
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  • Parts 9
  • Time 46m
OpenNovellaContest
Ongoing, 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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