Inklings Scribbles Radar: The Writer’s News Source for Contests, Publication Opportunities and Updates on Inklings Publishing.
- K.M. Sokulski
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
December begins next week, and that means it's time for November's second Inklings Radar! Sorry to say, we've only got one new contest opportunity this week. December 1st, 2025 turned out to be a mega deadline day for countless competitions and the launch day for contests ending in January of next year. I've compiled a few of those for the next Inklings Scribbles Radar, but in the meantime, we've got several contests ending on November 30th. Now's your chance if you're thinking of submitting to them!
Event Type: Novel Excerpt Contest
Deadline: December 14th, 2025
Entry Fee: $20
Website: Uncharted Magazine
We’re looking for the best 5,000 words or fewer from your novel in progress! We love to read opening chapters, climaxes, and anything in-between. Give us those scenes full of tension, crackling dialogue, and worlds we’ve never even imagined. Give us a chance to read the most captivating section of your novel—and make us want to read more!
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Event Type: Short Story Contest
Deadline: November 30, 2025
Entry Fee: $33.59
Website: Globe Soup
The competition invites short story submissions of up to 8,000 words from writers of all genres. It aims to encourage creativity and provide feedback opportunities. Participants retain ownership of their work, with the winner receiving a cash prize along with chances to win in a bonus draw.
Event Type: Literary Award Contest
Deadline: November 30, 2025
Entry Fee: $7.00
Website: Fiction-Factory
The competition invites writers to submit short stories of up to 1000 words, excluding children's and young adult fiction. The entry fee varies based on the number of submissions. Winners will be announced in February 2026.
Event Type: Poetry Competition
Deadline: November 30, 2025
Entry Fee: $8.16
Website: Munster Literature Center
The Poetry International Prize is an annual contest to award a cash prize of $1000 and publication for a single poem of any length. Submissions are accepted via Submittable and all entries are considered for publication.
Event Type: Fiction Prize Contest
Deadline: November 30, 2025
Entry Fee: $15.00
Website: The Lascaux Review
The Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction accepts both previously published and unpublished stories, allowing simultaneous submissions. The winner receives $1,000, a bronze medallion, and publication in The Lascaux Review.
Important note on library events and workshops! Author appearances and writing classes have become increasingly popular to host at the library. Be sure to check your local library's calendar for more events related to writing from their website. Know of any opportunities I missed? Did you submit to any of the above listings? Comment below! Depending on the deadline of the event, we may feature it on our next Inklings Scribbles Radar.
Thanksgiving is on Thursday of this week and on behalf of Inklings publishing, we wishing you blessing and joy on this upcoming day of thanks!
Scribble on, Inklingers!
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