A fresh theme each round
A clear prompt and word limit give you something to aim at, without boxing in your imagination.
Contests
Write to a theme. Get read.
Friendly writing contests judged by the community. Pick a prompt, publish your best work and let readers decide.
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Why enter
A deadline, an audience and a reason to finish
Contests turn “someday” stories into published ones.
Chosen by readers
The community reads, votes and comments, so your audience is part of the result from day one.
Recognition that lasts
Winners and finalists earn a badge on their profile and a spot in our featured collections.
Categories
A category for every kind of writer
Rotating prompts keep each round fresh, and fair rules keep it friendly.
- Original work only
- One entry per category
- Respectful feedback, always
Short story
A complete tale in a few thousand words.
Poetry
Verse in any form, from sonnets to free verse.
First chapter
Open a story so well readers have to keep going.
How it works
From idea to winner
Three steps, and the community does the rest.
- 01
Enter your story
Publish a new piece on Caesura and submit it to the open contest.
- 02
Get read
Readers discover entries, leave feedback and vote for their favourites.
- 03
Celebrate
Winners are announced and featured across the site.
Get started free
Ready to start your journey?
Join millions of readers and writers discovering stories that move them. Your next favourite read, or your breakthrough as a writer, is one tap away.
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- Read on any device
