Best Short Story Contests Newsletters in 2026

NewsletterFIT tracks 3 newsletters that cover Short story contests as a primary topic, all with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are ☕️The Caffeinated Writer (7K).

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology

  1. 1

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    Writing, publishing, and building a sustainable fiction writing career, with NYT bestselling novelist Michelle Richmond

    Likely audience: Literary fiction writers

  2. 2

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Rejected fiction. Semi-Annually. One print a year. Writers paid. No fees.

    Likely audience: Aspiring short story writers

  3. 3

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago

    From recent posts: This newsletter curates a list of ten literary competitions scheduled for April through June 2026, highlighting various genres and prize amounts for aspiring writers. The article serves as a guide for readers interested…

    Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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