The winner of the contest will receive $200 (USD). This prize is subject to grow if we receive a large amount of entries. Additionally, they may elect to have their submission featured on Agora publicly on a dedicated contest winners page.

Despite the number of strong entries I'm sure we'll receive, there will be only one winner selected.

During the month of October, you may submit the beginning portion of a novel or novella totaling no more than 1000 words. This submission may not be a short story or piece of flash fiction, and instead must be part of a larger piece of writing. Entries will be judged blind.

• - Entries must be no longer than 1000 words.
• - Entrants must pay an entry fee of $10 for each submission.
• - Entrants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Unfortunately we cannot accept international entries at this time (but will in future competitions!).
• - Entrants must be at least 13 years old to participate.
• - Entries cannot be self-contained short stories. They must be the introduction to a novel or novella.
• - Entries must be submitted through the online form available below during the month of October.
• - Entrants may submit multiple pieces of writing, providing they pay the entry fee for each.
• - Entries deemed ineligible will still be subject to the entry fee, and no refunds will be issued. Ensure your submission follows the guidelines.
• - All decisions made by the judge regarding the winners are final.
• - You retain all rights to submitted work. Agora does not assume any ownership or control of your writing.
• - By submitting, you agree to all contest rules.

• - We accept virtual submissions via our online submission platform only. Please submit an easy-to-read PDF or DOCX file (no watermarks over the body of the text) of your entry.
• - If you have questions about eligibility, and want to ensure you're not charged for an ineligible entry, please contact me at jack@agorawriter.com.