Drabble Contest

Think you can tell a compelling story in just 100 words? Now’s your chance!

The Wordbridge Drabble Contest challenges attendees to craft a complete, creative, and powerful story using exactly one hundred words. These bite-sized tales pack a punch and are a great way to sharpen your storytelling skills, flex your creativity, and have some fun with language and theme.

Contest Details:

  • Submissions open: February 1
  • Deadline: April 1
  • Winners announced during the conference and on social media
    • The top 3 finalists, along with up to 5 runners-up, will have their drabbles featured on our Wordbridge social media channels (FB, Insta, our website, and our newsletter) following the conclusion of the competition, leading up to the conference — a great opportunity to share your work with a wider audience!
    • 2 weeks before the conference, you will be informed as to whether your submission made Top 3 or was a runner-up.

Important: You must hold a valid Wordbridge ticket and attend the conference in person to participate and collect your prizes if you make the Top 3!

Please note: to submit a drabble, you will be required to grant us permission to publish your work online. Only the top 3 and up to 5 runners-up will be posted publicly. If you are a minor, you need your parent or guardian’s permission and will have to note this on the form. You may elect on the form to include your name/socials or to remain anonymous.

So sharpen those pencils (or keyboards) and get ready to say more with less, because in a drabble, every word counts.