This is the entry fee for our Monthly Short Story Writing Contest, where the story must have an Asian woman or women at the heart of it. It can be fiction or non-fiction. Submissions must be between 1,000 and 3,000 words. The winning and shortlisted submissions will be published on the marqetr reading gallery within 10 days of the contest closing.
How does it work?
Choose "Writing Contest Entry Fee" and proceed to payment.
Once your payment is successful, you'll receive the access link and password via email to submit your story.
Your story must be submitted via this dedicated access link as we do not accept submission via email.
Read the full terms and conditions if you have any questions.
Writing Contest Entry Fee
Is there a specific theme and genre for the short story?
Your story can be fiction or non-fiction and in any genre of your choice, however, it must feature an Asian woman or women at the heart of it.
Why is there an entry fee? And is it refundable?
An entry fee helps cover the administrative costs of running a monthly contest. If you withdraw your story from consideration for the contest, there will be no refund. If you choose to re-enter, you will need to pay the entry fee again.
Can authors submit more than one story per month?
Yes, all authors can submit more than one story, but each story must be different. Duplicate entries will be removed. Authors entering multiple stories in one month to the contest will have to pay RM5 per entry.
Can I submit short stories under a pen name?
Yes, you can. You may indicate this during the submission in the access link after payment has been successful.
Who is eligible to participate in the contest?
The contest is open internationally to all writers over the age of 18. Winners without a Malaysian bank account, however, will need a PayPal account to receive the RM250 prize. Submitted stories must be written in English and be previously unpublished. They must be a standalone, and not part of a greater body of work.
Can authors continue to participate in the contest after they win?
Yes, authors who win the contest are welcome to continue submitting and are eligible to win the contest multiple times.
When is the monthly winner announced?
The winner of each contest is announced within 10 days after the closing date in the newsletter, on our website and on social media pages.
Who judges the short stories and picks the monthly winner?
The marqetr team shortlists and determines the monthly winner. Periodically, literary guest judges will be invited to join the panel.
Can I submit my story elsewhere after submitting it on marqetr writing contest?
When authors submit a story, they retain the copyright, but they grant marqetr a non-exclusive, irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, sub-license, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, publish, and otherwise use the entry on any platforms, in accordance with our Terms of Use.
Can I receive feedback on my stories?
The marqetr team does not offer individual feedback on submissions.
I have some ideas for a short story, but I don't know how to begin. How do I get started?
We recommend that you just start with whatever you have in mind, be it in the middle of your story, a dialogue, or whatever it is - just start writing. Your intro and your whole story will come to you soon.