We are excited to announce that the Short Story Contest is open for submissions!
ADULT CONTEST: The Adult Contest is for residents of the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia).
STUDENT CONTEST: The Student Contest is for high school students who attend a school in Montgomery County.
Submissions are now open for original, unpublished works of 4,000 words or fewer.
Submissions are free for students and members of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival. The cost is $15 per entry for non-members entering the Adult Contest.
Please read all of the contest rules and information on our Contests page.
The submission window opens on March 1, 2026, and closes on June 30, 2026. Submit here!
