Inkwell Literary Festival’s Annual Short Story Contest

The Inkwell Literary Festival Short Story Contest is FREE and open to all aspiring writers aged 14–24, as well as 25+, in Ontario

Eligibility & Requirements

• Stories must be written between January and July 2026

• Accepted genres: Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction

• Word count: Up to 2,000 words

• Prohibited content: Extreme violence, erotica, or any explicit material

• Originality: Submissions must be the entrant’s own work. Plagiarism or AI-generated content will result in immediate disqualification

• Proof of eligibility: A valid student ID, driver’s license or other government-generated photo ID

• Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced with cover page including title and name of applicant

• Limit: One (1) submission per applicant

Visit Inkwellfest Short Story Contest for more information.