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☕️The Caffeinated Writer7K subscribers
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
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
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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