The 2026 Watty Awards

Hello everyone !! I'm new in this community and just exploring at the moment. I started a little story on my profile that I still keep private because there's a lot of work... but I think everyone has been there at some point ! Isn't it? I admit to being totally fascinated by Wattys since I knew about them recently. English is not my strong point, although Spanish is much more so, but I have very little self-confidence... I only see myself as the 17 years old girl who is down on her luck and who only dreams. But I say to myself, why not for next year... or in 2 years! As I understand it, everyone has their chance! I just have one question, how do we submit our stories to participate? Thank you very much in any case, I congratulate everybody who have the courage to try... so good luck to all !!!

Hello, I know there's speculative fiction in the 2026 categories but I wanted to ask if epic fantasy could stand a chance. Think of like something like Lord of the Rings and Way of Kings but lesser (also not the same ideas). I have noticed that such books never really win so... yeah.

@TheOrangutan Thank you for taking the time to respond and thank you guys for this platform 

Quick question. If I'm entering a novel in the Wattys, should I edit the cover and remove the badges/stickers from other contests like the ONC and the 8CC or 30DC?

Can I put the tag for to contribute the contest? 

I have a question: What if you enter the awards and are unable to accept certain prizes, like the monetary award or the contract opportunities?

@TheOrangutan okay 

Unfortunate that fanfiction works can’t be submitted 

Hello, I'm interested in joining the contest, how can I apply? 

Hi 
          
          Can I participate in this 
          competition and can you
          tell me how? I don't have
          much information about
          this competition.