@OpenNovellaContest
Just to verify, after today we’re okay to publish the edits for our stories, right? And that shouldn’t disqualify us from the possibility of being in the Shortlist or (possibly) win?
@quin_james – I'd watch the time zone. If I recall correctly, they're using PDT, which is UTC-7.
Hello. I want to ask, can I submit my non-fiction work here? Thank you.
@Apatachi I'm not someone who runs this contest, but the entry period ended in April, and this was a contest for fiction novellas. All of the information on the contest can be found here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/406004197-open-novella-contest-2026
Hello all longlisters,
Being that judging to determine the shortlist is still ongoing and that many or all of you are looking to enter your stories into the Wattys, the deadline for which is July 23rd, we will permit your edits after July 15th if the shortlist hasn't been announced by then so you can make them the best they can be. Thank You for your patience.
Happy Writing!
@worldwalkerdj I did the same. I'm just going to expect that I'm disqualified, because technically the judging would be unfair after my edits were made. That being said, if you want to revert it, are you able to save the current copy in notepad or anything? Even a notes app on your phone? It may help your chances. Even though judging was done differently and seemingly out of order, I'm sure there was a reason for it.
@TeeShirtRex I reverted it back to how it was before. I had only barely started to change it. I guess we'll see. I have my changes backed up on a document.
@Random_Inspiration what do you mean? if you follow the account, you'll get the announcement
@OpenNovellaContest Thank you for considering my story even after my old account was deleted and also for sending me my longlist sticker!
Hi Y'all.. honestly I'm still a bit confused about this long list stuff. What does it mean?
@Euntadela Just like another round qualifiers but getting close to the final rounds, descarting other stories little by little
Just saw the instruction to get the long list sticker. It says it’ll be given to us? Can you please tell us through what channel? Is there a form to fill or something? Thanks in advance
@_bhavanavarma Yeah, it shocked me as well but it seems like they send you all the stickers after the three rounds.
@emilypoole977 Thank you. I received it. I didn’t know DMs are showed by official accounts
So with that comes the end of another ONC season. I want to thank everyone who supported my work, and supported outpost nine.
This year came with unique challenges but thanks to the support of my communities I managed to overcome them.
I may not have made the long-list, but seeing my story peak at 6th out of the top ten in the ONC26 tag category was an amazing experience.
Thank you so much for another great year.
Hi, I have a question. Can we edit our story now or do we have to wait until the Short list announcement?
@OpenNovellaContest Milo's Guide To How To (Not) Be A Vampire (Dhampir) ONC 2026 I had the story submited through my old account (Romizabooks). Please be aware my old account has been deleted by wattpad. Since my old account is not accessible how will I recieve my sticker, assuming there is a sticker for longlist.
Hi! Can I participate in the contest too?
@auraasohn ok) if you would you can also read my own books too) I write now a new horror book <<The Dangerous role of Jean Siberg>> but it’s now in Russian, but I will translate it in English
@user49241007 hi! unfortunately, you've already missed the timeline of participation in this year's contest. but you can participate next year, on february 1, 2027!
