Participating in a writing contest can help advance your writing, inspire new ideas, or help with writer’s block. Enter our writing contest for a chance to win a self-publishing package!
This contest is FREE to enter!
Winner receives:
· Printing for 50 paperback books (*Black & white interior with full-color gloss cover, 60# paper, any size up to 300 pages).
· Cover design (if needed)
· ISBN and barcode
· Winning submission will be featured on our blog
*2nd Place will receive code for $100 off book printing and 3rd place will receive $50 off!
Contest Rules:
· Entries should be 1,000 – 4,000 words
· Include the word count on your email submission or in your document
· Entry must be titled
· Submissions will be accepted until January 2, 2022
· Winners will be announced January 31, 2022
You are welcome to submit an excerpt of your book if it adheres to the contest prompt. Please do not submit a full book – this will not qualify for the contest.
No entry fee is required, and all rights in the story remain the property of the author. All entries must be original works by the entrant.
Your submission should only be 1,000 – 4,000 words. If your submission does not fall within this range, it will not be considered for judging.
Contest Prompt:
The theme for this contest is perseverance. We want you to write a short story about overcoming an obstacle.
Submissions can be fiction or nonfiction.
**For this contest, poetry submissions will not be accepted.
What We’re Looking For:
The prize will be awarded to the submission that is well written and exhibits principles of good storytelling and adherence to the theme.
To Enter:
· Email a Word Document of your writing to sm@48hrbooks.com with the subject: “writing contest”
· Email must include your first and last name and word count.
Winners will be notified January 31, 2022!
For more information on contest rules and limitations, visit our website.
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Irene D December 29, 2021
Is it to late to signup for the writing contest?
48 Hr Books December 29, 2021
Hi Irene! You have until January 2nd to submit your story for our writing contest. Please attach a Word Doc of your submission, include the word count and title, and email it to [email protected].
Emma Johns December 07, 2021
I am 85 years young and have a novel (Christian) finally completed, also poetry and short stories that I'd love to have in book form. I've been writing since my teen years and have had many things published over the years, but am not expecting to become an overnight one book wonder. My aim is to finish proofing my manuscript, send it to a self publisher (like yours) and maybe sell a few or give them to my friends and family. Time is not in my favor as you can see. I'd like a copy of what your publishing house offers, if possible. Emma
48 Hr Books December 08, 2021
Hi Emma! You can view all of our options and services at our website, 48hrbooks.com, or you can order our free Ultimate Guide sample book to learn about our printing services and self-publishing resources. We are not a publisher, so if you decide to print with us, just keep in mind that you will be in charge of the marketing and distribution of your book! Order your free sample book here: https://www.48hrbooks.com/ultimate-guide
Lisa B. December 07, 2021
If you’re writing under a pseudonym, can you enter the contest using that name?
48 Hr Books December 07, 2021
Hello! Yes, you can use a pseudonym!
Jennifer Lincoln November 08, 2021
I have a quick question regarding the writing contest. Should I put my name (author's name) on the title page as well as the email when I send my submission in?
48 Hr Books November 08, 2021
Hi Jennifer! You can put your author name in your document and in the email submission.