In January 2022, Scribbler hosted its first-ever manuscript contest! There were a plethora of strong entries and the editors had a heck of a time reading through all the wonderful submissions. One manuscript shone for its ingenuity, heart, and wonderful writing and took first place! Camellia Phillips’ middle grade novel, Rat, Jack, and The Impossible Job, impressed the Scribbler staff and we were thrilled to award her first place. After winning, we...

Congratulations to Connie Spyropoulos and Kristine Dulong on their winning submissions to our December 2021 synopsis contest! Kristine has volunteered to share their synopsis with the blog — we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. If you’re interested in submitting your work to Scribbler’s contests, take a look at our contest page for the next opportunity to submit. Bad Blood Lexi was a typical college student living in Atlantic...

Congratulations to Cheyenne Smith on their submission to our October “spooky microfiction” contest! We hope you enjoy their submission as much as we did. If you’re interested in submitting your work to Scribbler’s contests, take a look at our contest page for the next opportunity to submit. Stone Ghosts The exhibit was hauntingly exquisite. Bronze pedestals adorned with carved marble sat dispersed throughout the thorn-riddled and overgrown garden of the museum. Guests...

Congratulations to Lesley Lopez on their submission to our August first page contest! We hope you enjoy their submission as much as we did. If you’re interested in submitting your work to Scribbler’s contests, take a look at our contest page for the next opportunity to submit. Once Ever After It was the only place in the world to win a staring contest against the setting sun. A perfectly round tower at...

Congratulations to Tracy Buckner on her winning submission to our September 100-word story contest! We hope you enjoy her submission as much as we did. If you’re interested in submitting your work to Scribbler’s contests, take a look at our contest page for the next opportunity to submit. When The Screaming Stopped She cried. He cried. I cried.  I rested his head in my palm staring into his deep blue eyes pleading...

Congratulations to Rebecca Johnson on her winning submission to our July Character contest! We hope you enjoy her submission as much as we did! If you’re interested in submitting your work to Scribbler’s contests, take a look at our contest page for the next opportunity to submit.   Alieda slid her numb feet from their shoes, nestling them together just off-stage as the orchestra maneuvered its way from the performance area down...

The following story was the winning submission of our June 2021 First Chapter contest, written by Genesis Conrad. We loved their voice and the story was very well-written. Great job, Genesis! If you’re interested in submitting your work to Scribbler’s contests, take a look at our contest page for the next opportunity to submit. We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell. Oscar Wilde After the rains...

The following story was the winning submission of our May 2021 Open Mic contest, written by Rachael Siehs. We loved her voice, the story was well-written, and it had a plot twist at the end that was unforgettable! Great job, Rachael! STAIRS IN THE WOODS Trina’s missing posters fluttered in the wind against the trees and light posts they were attached to. They used her school picture, wanting something recent...