Does it have to be a single chapter reaching 3000 words?
No, as long as the word count is reached, feel free to use as many chapters/parts as you like.

Do I have to follow these prompts? Or can I write my own story?
You must pick prompt. The prompts are general guidelines and are designed to be as non-restrictive as possible. Providing it's clear to those judging that your story that it's inspired by one of the given prompts, you're free to write your story as you see fit.

Can I incorporate a sub-genre?
Yes, you can incorporate any sub-genre as long as it follows the Content Guidelines and the prompt you have chosen. The profiles involved will guide you regarding any additional genres and tags.

Can my story be a fanfiction?

Yes, you can write a fanfiction, as long as it follows one of the provided prompts. Use the 'Fanfiction' category and #fanfiction tag so the right audience will be able to find it.

Can I submit a co-written story with a friend?
Yes, but if you choose to publish the story on both your profiles please be aware that we can only add one story to our respective reading lists, not both.

Can I write Mature works?
Yes, you can, as long as your story content abides by the Wattpad Content Guidelines, Mature fiction may be entered into the contest.

Can I submit a story with LGBTQ+ Characters?
Of course you can, this contest and wattpad as a whole are always inclusive of LGBTQ+ characters and stories. We'd love to read about them!

Can the story be over 3000 words?
Unfortunately, no, as part of the contest's challenge is to write an engaging and unique short story within the given word count.

How will our stories be judged?
Stories are judged on various factors, such as written quality (spelling, punctuation, and grammar), originality, and engagement (how much we enjoyed the read). 

When will the results be announced?
Winners will be announced across all profiles by the third week of March. This will give our judging teams ample time to properly read and score your stories.

Is Taglish allowed?
Generally, Taglish stories are allowed as long as they are consistent and don't impact the content and quality of the story.

Can I write more than one story?
As much as we'd love you to write to your heart's content, we can only accept one story per user for this contest.

How do I submit?
Using This FORM.

Please feel free to share your contest-entry story in the comments section so other contestants may find it and give it a read. Also, don't forget to let your followers know you've written something new!

Please be aware to direct any further questions to our inbox as we may not always pick them up in the comments. Somebody will get back to you as soon as they're able.
Happy writing!