Shortlist 2026

Of the more than 1,100 entries we received from around the world and across genres, here’s our Shortlist for 2026. For those who did not make it, it means nothing about the quality of your writing. Contests are subjective. Please keep going!

To those represented here, congratulations for getting this far in such a competitive field. We hope this recognition gives you the inspiration to keep creating. We can’t wait to read your finished manuscripts!