Contests

Gotham always has a writing contest (or two) going. These contests are a great way to stretch your talent and imagination, and we dangle nice prizes to give you extra motivation. Check out our current contests. And it's worth a look at the winners and finalists in our past contests; the quality of work always amazes us.

Contest

Crossroads Contest

Deadline: November 30, 2024

Heart-wrenching decisions, seemingly impossible choices—this is the stuff of narrative gold. We invite you to tell a story, either from your real life or completely made-up, in fifty words or less, about a crossroads.

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Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize

Deadline: March 7, 2025

Every year, the Selected Shorts program at Symphony Space hosts the Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Contest. The winner will have his or her work performed and recorded live at Symphony Space in NYC.

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#GWstorieseverywhere October

Deadline: monthly

Each month we invite you to share a very short story for a chance to win a free class.

Your stories (which can be true or made up) will be inspired by what you see, know, or do, and they should relate in some way to our monthly “themes.”

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