OpenNovellaContest

Hello, Writers!
          	
          	Like a summer shower that quenches the earth, Round One has come and gone. The Round One submission form is now closed. Overall, we received 2058 submissions but we do not have the final number of unique stories yet that met the contest criterias. We will screen the stories and announce the list of qualifiers no later than 10th March 2026. 
          	
          	A Round 1 stats chapter will be shared in due time to share some insights! =)
          	
          	Now it is time to continue your story. Round Two is officially here! The goal for this month is to reach the 8000 word milestone, meaning you need to add the next 6000 words. Once you have, submit your story through the submission form when it opens on 10th March 2026.
          	
          	Happy Writing!
          	
          	https://www.wattpad.com/1612680319-open-novella-contest-2026-round-two

mahihkan-awa

Over two-thousand stories is absolutely insane on the best way possible!! Good luck everyone!! I’m just over half way to the second milestone and have been enjoying working on my story.
          	  
          	  Good luck everyone!
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Olivia_Benedetti

Goood luck everyone I completely forget about my ONC project
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pubudiChamathka

@onawishingstar I think you're automatically done the part of round 2, you just need to wait till March 10 to submit it!  Until then you can continue writing between 2k to 4k. Best Luck for you! ✨❤️
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OpenNovellaContest

Hello, Writers!
          
          Like a summer shower that quenches the earth, Round One has come and gone. The Round One submission form is now closed. Overall, we received 2058 submissions but we do not have the final number of unique stories yet that met the contest criterias. We will screen the stories and announce the list of qualifiers no later than 10th March 2026. 
          
          A Round 1 stats chapter will be shared in due time to share some insights! =)
          
          Now it is time to continue your story. Round Two is officially here! The goal for this month is to reach the 8000 word milestone, meaning you need to add the next 6000 words. Once you have, submit your story through the submission form when it opens on 10th March 2026.
          
          Happy Writing!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1612680319-open-novella-contest-2026-round-two

mahihkan-awa

Over two-thousand stories is absolutely insane on the best way possible!! Good luck everyone!! I’m just over half way to the second milestone and have been enjoying working on my story.
            
            Good luck everyone!
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Olivia_Benedetti

Goood luck everyone I completely forget about my ONC project
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pubudiChamathka

@onawishingstar I think you're automatically done the part of round 2, you just need to wait till March 10 to submit it!  Until then you can continue writing between 2k to 4k. Best Luck for you! ✨❤️
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jawna09

I accidentally misspelled my title of book. How can I change my submission?

ethan_d_bana

@yemihikari Hello, Should someone worry, if they had submitted their forms with a link to their projects, projects that had a 1k+ words and fulfilled the 2k that very day after submission?
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yemihikari

@jawna09 - They match our entries via the links
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iAmMokoto

I'm honestly thankful I know what I'm doing this year, instead of shoving everything into a single Chapter, I managed to break it up into two chapters, (which is around 3K+) I'm feeling good going into this round. I'm happy to say that I have the first two rounds covered and can focus fully on fleshing out my characters, plot and story without rushing or making major grammar mistakes.
          
          I wish everyone all the best this year! I believe in you all!

OnceUponALily

@iAmMokoto It sounds like you're doing well. It's challenging to introduce the story's theme and prompt early on, but that is what creates a strong hook! You've got this! ✨
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LM_backup

@iAmMokoto You made it this far. And you sound like you're on the right track. Congratulations. Keep going until you cross the finish line. You can do it. :)
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yemihikari

@iAmMokoto - I made the same mistake my first ONC. And yeah, the first 2k can be the hardest to get out and then going.
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SierraNova137

I'm undoubtedly terrified at the moment but atleast I've submitted

SierraNova137

@SierraNova137 thank god
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yemihikari

@SierraNova137 Round one's the easiest. Disqualification is pretty much about not meeting the criteria for the first round and that's it.
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patrickwrites

Hi @OpenNovellaContest 
          I would also like to check if my book has been submitted and received.
          The name of the book is Route 13.
          Thank you.

patrickwrites

@yemihikari I did. Thank you for clarifying this.
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yemihikari

@patrickwrites - So, in case they can't get back to you, if you got to the page where they ask us if we want to edit our entry or submit another, you're good.
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OpenNovellaContest

"Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later."
          
          Hello, Writers!
          
          The sun is about set on Round One. The final day to enter your stories is here. If you have just discovered the garden that is ONC 2026 or are still pruning and cultivating your narratives, there is still a bit of time left but you must hurry. Be a part of the 1740 other submissions.
          
          Please submit only once you have your first 2k words written and ready. After submitting, you’re welcome to continue working on your story, but please do not edit or revise the initial 2k words, as those will be screened and judged.
          
          Submission Form > https://forms.gle/6Hi2w9Qnmay5xwpK6
          
          You can also find the form linked in the submission chapter. The deadline for Round One is February 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM, UCT-7.
          
          Happy Writing!

astrophile

@OpenNovellaContest omg i thought utc-7 was pacific time, noooo i'm an hour late
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faldihidayah

@OpenNovellaContest referring to the comment above, why is the form already closed
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napagpagurang_p

@OpenNovellaContest Hi there's still at least 2 hours before the said deadline. Why is the form already closed?
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SacredGotham

I tried joining the ONC contest but I don't if there's still time.. And if there's, please how the I enter? 
          At least the link to join the contest. I tried but it not working

matthewchimneysweeps

@SacredGotham This is the form: https://forms.gle/6Hi2w9Qnmay5xwpK6
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SacredGotham

@SacredGotham D'accord merci
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yemihikari

@SacredGotham - until the 28th we can submit, though I can remember the time zone - check schedule
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