About the Scholarship

This popular fiction writing contest is open to any writer who submits a story of 4,000 words or less in one or more of the following categories: crime; horror; romance; science fiction/fantasy; thriller; young adult. Entries are accepted from U.S. and non-U.S. residents with no age restriction; entries are not accepted from Syria, Iran, or North Korea due to SEC restrictions. Application requirements for the Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards Program are:Manuscript(s) Entry fee (per manuscript)

Eligibility Criteria

Must have an interest in writing popular fiction in one or more of the following categories: crime; horror; romance; science fiction/fantasy; thriller; young adult. This award is for international and U.S. students. Entries are not accepted from the following countries due to SEC restrictions: Syria, Iran, North Korea.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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