Uncharted

Open to: The work must have been originally published; submissions must be in English, though code-switching or meshing is welcomed. AI-generated work is disqualified.

2026 Uncharted Reprint Prize accepts one previously published short story or novel excerpt of 1,001–5,000 words per entry from September 1 through September 30, 2026. The deadline is September 30, 2026; the shortlist will be announced within 12–14 weeks after the contest closes. Winners receive publication and $1,000, $300, or $200.

Open to: Work must be in English; AI-generated or AI-assisted work is not accepted.

Always-open, always-free genre category for science fiction and fantasy stories about other worlds and the strangeness of our own; the page also describes thriller, mystery, and horror fiction as accepted categories. Uncharted does not review AI-generated or AI-assisted work.

Open to: Work must be in English; AI-generated or AI-assisted work is not accepted.

Always-open, always-free dystopian fiction category seeking stories about societal cracks, collapse, failing governments, survival, distrust, and possible redemption. Uncharted does not review AI-generated or AI-assisted work.

2026 Uncharted Feedback Frenzy accepts one short story or novel excerpt of 1,001–5,000 words per entry. Feedback is provided within 4–6 weeks of submission; this event is for editorial feedback only and pieces are not considered for publication.