The Writer

2020 Short Story Contest

Submit your very best fictional short story in 2,000 words or less. Any theme, subject, or genre is fair game, as long as it falls under 2,000 words. 


Deadline: June 2, 2020
Grand prize: $1,000 and publication in our magazine

 Word count: 2,000 words or less

Other prizes: Our second-place winner will receive $500 and publication on our website, writermag.com; our third-place winner will receive $250 and publication on writermag.com as well.