Come Back Soon For Details Of The Next Contest
10,000 words or less, all genres except erotica $20 donation to enter 100% tax deductible
This contest is a charity fundraiser.
All proceeds go toward our mission of providing free motivational programs and scholarships to high schools.
$1,000 prize for Winner 18 and over category
$1,000 prize for Winner 17 and under category
The Details
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Our “Brave Enough To Write” Short story contest is a fundraiser that also promotes literacy, writing, and authors.
The format is simple,
Submit an unpublished short story 10,000 words or less in any genre except erotica.
Entry fee of $20 is a 100% tax deductible donation and all proceeds go directly toward providing our programs and scholarships to students.
Prizes are $1,000 for the best author 18 years old and above and $1,000 for best 17 years and under author.
One winner per year in each category will be selected to receive the BETW Lion of Literature Award.
authors retain full ownership of their work.
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In the future we are looking to publish a collection of winning stories and runner ups and any proceeds from that will be split evenly with the authors.
We launched this contest first in 2017 with prizes totally $1,500.The top prize of $1,000 was won by Sarah Tehuitoa of Pahrump Nevada. The $500 prize was won by Isabel Adams of Weare New Hampshire.
Our goal is to raise raise financial support and awareness for our mission in such a way that aligns with our core philosophy of inspiring people to achieve their dreams.