Bardsy’s Spring 2026 First Chapter Anthology Contest is open for entries.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit your first chapter
- Entries must be original, in English, and generative AI-free
- Must be between 1500-2500 words
Judges: Bardsy editors
Entry fee: $30 per original entry
Prizes:
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Winner Prize: $1,000 and primary publication in our Anthology.
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Finalists Prize: $50 and publication alongside the winner.
Deadline: May 4, 2026
Please note: This is an external competition; all details and all submissions are on their website. Click here.