We are closing

After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our award show.

Due to limited funding and staffing, we are no longer able to maintain the level of quality, fairness, and support that independent writers deserve.

To every writer who submitted their work, supported our mission, or believed in what we were building—thank you. It has been an honor to celebrate your creativity and passion.

While this chapter is coming to an end, your writing journey is not. We strongly encourage you to continue sharing your work with other literary organizations, contests, and publications. Your voice matters, your stories deserve to be read, and we believe in your potential.

Keep writing. Keep creating. Keep believing in your work.

With gratitude,

The Awards Team

Important Notice: The Awards will officially cease operations and the website will be permanently taken offline on June 30, 2026.