Inklings Scribbles Radar: The Writer’s News Source for Contests, Publication Opportunities and Updates on Inklings Publishing.
- K.M. Sokulski
- Dec 1, 2025
- 2 min read
December has arrived and that means 2025 is coming to a close. December is still proving to be a rather dry month for writing opportunities, but I've managed to scrounge up a couple for you to consider. There are more listings I'll save for the next Inklings Radar, as the second post of the month always brings us a glimpse of what's to come. In the meantime, below are a couple of listings ending in mid December. Don't forget about the novel excerpt contest as it ends in two more weeks!
Event Type: Novel Contest
Deadline: December 14th, 2025
Entry Fee: Free
Website: Macmillan Publishers
The competition is open to writers aged 18 or older who have not published a mystery novel. It aims to discover new talents in traditional mystery writing. All submissions must be original works of at least 60,000 words that follow the guidelines. The winner will be announced after April 2025.
Event Type: Short Story Contest
Deadline: December 16th, 2025
Entry Fee: $3
Website: Spyder Outreach
The contest invites participants to explore their thoughts and memories about winter through writing. All styles and formats are accepted, with a maximum word count of 1000. The contest aims to provide a platform for young voices.
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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!
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.
Scribble on, Inklingers!
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