@LauraBrowneLambert
Hi how are you? I just wanted to say that I read your story and I really liked it a lot. I also got an idea for the cover page of your story If you’d like, I can share it with you. This is my Discord ID you can message me there and I’ll tell you. Discord ID: Elisa If you don’t have Discord then give me your Instagram ID
Valentine’s Day is this weekend, and this month’s writing contest theme is romance!
(Please no NSFW)
https://www.wattpad.com/1595554928?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=postToProfile&utm_content=share_reading&wp_page=reading&wp_uname=LauraBrowneLambert
It's February! That means it's ROMANCE month! Writing contest submissions are open until February 22. Short stories, poems, memoirs, essays are all welcome. Top three are featured on Underground Bookshelf!
Details are at: https://www.wattpad.com/1595554928-2026-monthly-writing-contests-february-submissions
Hello! Would you be interested in supporting each other’s stories? :)
Friendly reminder and invitation: The January writing contest submissions go through January 25th. The theme/genre is FANTASY, SCI-FI, & SPECULATIVE FICTION. Short stories, flash fiction, poetry, essays related to the genre, creative memoirs that blend memoir with fantasy, etc. are all welcome!
https://www.wattpad.com/1595541505?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=postToProfile&utm_content=share_reading&wp_page=reading&wp_uname=LauraBrowneLambert
@LauraBrowneLambert hey, Laura. I'm using my phone so I can't access the link in the comments :(
The submission deadline for the November contest has been extended to November 30th!
https://www.wattpad.com/1504623592-2025-writing-contests-november-myths-and-legends
I have a lot going on at home right now and I feel like it is also kinder to anyone interested in participating to give more time than less. Looking forward to reading your work!
I'll put this in the contests book soon, but...
November Winners:
"Mandai Pond" by Seri Tamaoka (short story)
"Quake and Shimmer" by Ink (poem)
"Horlosie" by Vedikha_Writes (poem)
@Vedikha_Writes Doing a bit better . Finally got the contest results in and the newsletter out! https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/2863295_november-2025-contest-results
@LauraBrowneLambert hi! Oh no, hope you're feeling better! Yes it was Horlosie :)
Will there be a November 2025 edition? When will it be out? Should we submit?
@Ellabeewrites No problem. I should note that the submission deadline has been extended to November 30th.
@Ellabeewrites Do you mean for the November writing contest? If so, it is going on right now! Here are the details: https://www.wattpad.com/1504623592-2025-writing-contests-november-myths-and-legends
@katiegoesmew Thank you :)
Do you write essays about literature? I’m looking to feature essays on Underground Bookshelf that discuss a wide range of literary topics. It could have to do with literary genre, a deep dive into a specific book or series, a discussion on representation, manga, comic books, romance, fantasy, a discussion about a particular author…there are so many directions you could go.
Please reach out if you’re interested. Here’s the link to the website if you’re not already familiar with it.
https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/
