⁺‧₊˚ ཐི⋆𖢻⋆ཋྀ ˚₊‧⁺ Weekly Raven 𓅪 ⁺‧₊˚ ཐི⋆𖢻⋆ཋྀ ˚₊‧⁺
Hello, Wattpad Writers & Welcome to The Shortys 2026!
Whether you came here with a head full of ideas, a love of stories, a soft spot for poetry, or absolutely no idea what you’re going to write yet, we’re so glad you’re here.
For the next few weeks, writers from different corners of the community will come together to create, experiment, challenge themselves, and, hopefully, surprise themselves along the way.
There will be captivating worlds waiting to unfold.
There will be verses shaped by rhythm and feeling.
There will be words that make us laugh, ache, gasp, think, and remind us why we love stories in the first place.
For now, take a breath, have a look around, read through the instructions, and get to know the writers joining you.
The challenge is about to begin, and we can’t wait to read your words.
Bring your curiosity and imagination, and let’s have some fun!
https://www.wattpad.com/story/413579310-the-shortys-2026
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Welcome, Writers!
Five days in, and hopefully you’ve had a chance to settle in, meet some fellow writers, and let your imagination wander a little.
Now, let’s talk about the practical stuff.
We’ve put together everything you need to know before you start writing, including:
Frequently Asked Questions
Short Story Guidelines
Poetry Guidelines
Whether you’re writing a story, a poem, or still deciding which way your words want to take you, have a read through these to make sure you’re as ready as you can be when the prompts drop on 1 September.
We can’t wait.
The Shortys Team.
https://www.wattpad.com/story/413579310-the-shortys-2026
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