Rules & Guidelines

Any story that does not follow the rules below will not be considered for the contest!

Activities:

Always be kind. Bullying will not be tolerated. Adhering to Wattpad's guidelines is essential. Any bullying may be reported to Wattpad at the discretion of the profile.

Remember to please stay on topic for the activity you choose to join. It makes it a little more fun when everyone is on the same page!

Have fun!

Full-length story:

Story must adhere to Wattpad Content Guidelines.

All submitted stories must be marked as complete at the time of entry.

Mature stories are accepted if the plot does not center only on sexual activities, extreme violence, gore, or similar content.

No explicit content.

LGBTQ+ stories are accepted.

Stories should have a summer theme. Check our FAQ chapter for more info!

All genres are accepted.

Stories should not be more than 80,000 words.

All entries must be submitted through our entry form. Stories submitted in the comments will be disqualified.

Only one story may be submitted per user.

All entries need to be submitted by Sunday, June 30, 2024 11:59 P.M. EST in order to be considered.

Have fun!

Prompt:

Story must adhere to Wattpad Content Guidelines.

Submissions must be complete at time of entry.

Stories should be a minimum of 1,500 words and not exceed 2,000.

All stories must be submitted through our entry form. Stories submitted in the comments will be disqualified.

Stories must follow a chosen prompt.

Which prompt used must be stated somewhere in the description and on the submission form.

Entries can be in any genre.

LGBTQ+ stories are accepted.

You may submit up to two separate entries, but only one story per user can be added to the profiles' reading lists.

All entries need to be submitted by Sunday, June 30, 2024 11:59 P.M. EST in order to be considered.

Have fun!

FAQ

What does 'summer theme' mean?
Having a 'summer theme' means that it should be set during summer. The plot can vary from a fling or other romance to activities that are thought of as being 'summer', such as a sport like swimming, surfing, or baseball.

Where can I find the entry form?
The link will be found in the bio of this profile or any participating profile.

What if my full-length story isn't finished when the contest starts?
Stories can be submitted at any time during the month. If your story isn't finished at the start of June, you can enter it at any time during the month when you finish!

My story is rated mature. Can I still enter it?
Yes! We accept all mature stories that adhere to Wattpad Content Guidelines and have plots that do not center on sexual activities, extreme violence, gore, or similar content as the main theme. If your story contains potential triggers, we do ask that you include a mention of this in either your introductory chapter or in the bio.

My story content is LGBTQ+. Can my story be submitted?
Of course! As long as it follows the contest rules and Wattpad's Content Guidelines, your story will also be considered.

Does my full-length story need to be written for the contest?
Nope! You may enter any full-length story you have written at any point in time. However, if you would like to write a full-length story for this contest and are able to do so, that's fine too!

Do I have to follow the prompts for the short story contest?
Yes. Any short stories that do not follow one of the prompts will not be considered for the contest.

If I win a book cover prize, does it have to be for the story I entered?
It doesn't. The book cover can be for any story on your profile or even a future story. We do ask, however, that you do not approach any of the individual users hosting this contest for this prize. The only profile that should be contacted about prizes is New Adult Reads or NAProfile.

How long will the judging be?
The judging period will begin as soon as the entry period ends and will last until all judges have evaluated all entries. This time will vary according to how many entries are received. All winners will be notified when the chapter is posted so as to keep the winners a surprise. Stickers will be shared via message boards after being announced.

Will everyone get a sticker?
Yes! There is a participation sticker for both the full-length and the prompt portions of the contest. Entrants will have a link posted to their message boards to receive their sticker. Please only use the sticker if you have entered the contest.

I haven't gotten my sticker yet!
Stickers will be sent out once per day, so please be patient. In the case you don't receive it before June 30, please let New Adult Reads or NAProfile know.