Deadline: August 29, 2025 (All Day)
The Ink of Ages Fiction Prize is an international short story contest organized by World History Encyclopedia and sponsored by Oxford University Press . If you write historical or mythology-inspired short fiction, you can enter your story.
The contest is free to enter and accepts submissions in English from anywhere in the world. A $1,000 cash prize is awarded to the adult first-place winner. Other prizes include custom artwork, history-themed goodies, and online publication and promotion to over 8 million monthly readers around the globe.
World History Encyclopedia (WHE) is a non-profit organization publishing the world’s most-read history encyclopedia. Their mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide.
Is this competition legit? YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.