Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize
October 17 – December 15, 2024
Each year, novel excerpt submissions are some of our readers’ and editors’ favorite narratives to read. We’re looking for the best 5,000 words or fewer of your novel in progress! We love to read opening chapters, climaxes, and anything in-between. The three co-winners of this prize will each receive $1,000 and publication. All entries will be considered for publication. Judge Laird Barron.
Uncharted Magazine Cinematic Short Story Contest
January 05 – March 09, 2025
We invite writers to submit to the Uncharted Magazine Cinematic Short Story Contest. This award is for all of our genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery (Horror), Historical Fiction, and Young Adult. The guest judge will choose three winning stories from our shortlist. We’re excited to offer the first-place winner of this contest $2,000 and publication, while the second- and third-place winners will receive publication and $300 and $200, respectively. Judge TBA.