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The Open Novella Contest is back for 2026!



In a world where imagination stirs, a new season of creation begins. Writers from around the world are invited to plant the seeds of their ideas and nurture them into full novellas, forming a living garden of stories.



Every word helps that garden grow. Tend your story with care, let it take root, and watch it flourish. Together, we will create a new world of words.



What is the Open Novella Contest?



The goal of the Open Novella Contest is to challenge participants to write a novella between 20,000 and 40,000 words in twelve (12) weeks. Participants can enter the contest by writing their novella using one of the many prompts.



General tags: #ONC #ONC2026 #OpenNovellaContest



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