CONTEST GUIDELINES: 

Contest Theme:
Explore any genre, dive into uncharted storytelling territories, and craft a story that's uniquely yours. NO THEME! NO LIMITS!

Word Limit:
Submissions must not exceed 2,000 words. Stories should be concise and well-crafted within this limit.
Eligibility:
-The contest is open to writers of all ages and backgrounds.
-Participants must have an account on the Author's Haven website. Joining the Writer's Lounge Discord Server is highly mandatory [ https://discord.gg/46523FJpYu ]

Submission Guidelines:
-All entries must be original.
-2 submissions by the same author are allowed.
Submissions should be in English and submitted in a readable format via the contest submission page on the Author's Haven website.

Evaluation Criteria:

-Entries will be judged based on creativity, writing style, and overall impact.
-Judges' decisions are final.

Prizes
1st : Featured spot on the Author's Haven website, personalized certificate, a custom winner's badge for your Author's Haven profile and in Discord Server.

2nd : Custom badge, honorable mention, and a certificate.

3rd : Honorable mention, and a certificate 

Submission Deadline:
The contest submission period opens on 30th September and closes on 6th October. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Winners Announcement:
Winners will be announced on the Author's Haven website and Discord server on 16th October.

Copyright:

All submitted stories remain the intellectual property of their respective authors. However, by participating, authors grant Author's Haven the right to publish winning entries on the website with proper attribution.

HOW TO ENTER