Participation Period:
March 16, 2026 – July 15, 2026 (UTC+0)
From broken souls seeking salvation to reckless young hearts drawn to danger; from unexpected bonds that challenge fate to grand fantasy realms where power, love, and survival collide—this season, each theme opens limitless storytelling possibilities, and your imagination is the only boundary.
Now it's your turn—choose a theme, bring your story to life, and keep readers turning pages late into the night!
AWARDS
Awards Requirements
- Works nominated for this award must be original works signed with MyFiction after February 1, 2026.
- Nominees for this award must have a total word count of no less than 300,000, and the top 2 winners must be exclusive works.
- Exclusive works are eligible to receive the full award, while non-exclusive works can only receive half of the amount.
- The winners of the SUPER TOP AWARDS will be announced by August 31, 2026.
- Works nominated for this award must be original works signed with MyFiction after February 1, 2026.
- As of June 15, 2026, 3 outstanding works will be selected in each theme including His Saviour, YA, Boys Love, Fantasy World, each receiving a reward of $1,000.
- Exclusive works are eligible to receive the full award, while non-exclusive works can only receive half of the amount.
- Nominees for this award must have a total word count of no less than 200,000.
- The winners of the OUTSTANDING THEME AWARDS will be announced by June 30, 2026.
All winners winning entries will receive other bonuses:
1. Once selected, the work will be prioritized for collaboration with our sister apps, ReelShort and Chapters.
2. All winning works will receive platform promotions.
3. All winning works will be awarded custom-made covers.
4. All winning authors will have more priority opportunities to participate in various platform activities, such as author interviews.
WRITING THEMES
Discarded by her family as a burden, she's now forced into a ultimate betrayal—used as a pawn in a ruthless alliance. Her fate is bound to a man whispered to be a disfigured, disabled heir, long cast aside by his family's business dynasty. Everyone waits to laugh at her wedding.
But no one knows the truth: the "wheelchair-bound outcast" mocked by all is the secret ruler of the city's economy, a hidden force controlling everything. Even more shocking? She never expected him to look like a movie star. In this deadly game of power, who's the hunter—and who's the prey?
Looking powerful and successful on the surface, the young lycan king secretly struggles with a dysfunction caused by psychological trauma from his ex. Years without a mate have made him a joke among his close friends.
But after an accidental close encounter with her, he has his first reaction ever. Shocked, he forces her to stay close, obsessed with understanding this rare desire…
Note for this theme:
- You don't need to follow the prompts strictly, but the male lead must be characterized as having a physical or mental health problem that serves the plot development and may reach a transformation within the story.
- All character portrayals in this theme are fictional creations. If you choose to depict a real-life health condition, we encourge you to approach it with care, avoiding harmful stereotypes.
- All genres are welcome, including but not limited to: Billionaire, Werewolf, Mafia, YA, and others.
Falling for my Bully
She used to be invisible at school, until she accidentally crossed the most dangerous and popular boy on campus.
Suddenly, she became the target of everyone's attention, and the boy she provoked turned into her biggest tormentor.
Pushed to the edge, she realizes there's no way out. In this war, she will either be completely broken… or learn how to fight back.
And the undeniable pull between her and the handsome bully...will it destroy them both, or twist into something even darker and impossible to escape?
Step-Siblings Romance
She's always been a bookish girl, quietly crushing on the school quarterback.
Then one day, the untouchable king of the campus becomes her stepbrother.
To keep appearances, they hide their connection.
But living under the same roof makes restraint impossible. Her arrogant, fiery stepbrother tempts her with touches, glances… moments she can't resist.
She's a good girl. And good girls don't sleep with their stepbrother...
Note for this theme:
- For young adult fiction, the protagonists should be between 14 and 22 years old, and their voices should reflect their age. The story doesn't have to be limited to their teenage years, but the main plot should focus on their teenage experiences.
- You can include elements like school life, girl power, werewolves, fantasy, sports, and more. You can also explore "forbidden" or edgy themes, such as morally gray antiheroes, enemies-to-lovers with bite, reverse harem or obsessive love...etc.
In the ice hockey league, Alphas rule the rink while Omegas are deemed unfit to play. Determined to shatter that ironclad rule, I conceal my Omega scent and enter the elite hockey team with one goal—to dethrone the legendary Alpha captain, the untouchable Ace. As talk of the "Twin Aces" spreads around us, victory feels within reach… until the night before the finals, when my Omega heat ignites—and the captain pins me close, whispering, "You're mine."
As a single father, he has lived a low-profile, busy life—until he unexpectedly lands a job at the most powerful conglomerate. The empire is ruled by the infamous twins: the elder, composed and untouchably restrained; the younger, magnetic and dangerously wild. They share power—and a forbidden ancient dragon bloodline. And the seemingly ordinary man with a child is awakening instincts they have suppressed for years...
Note for this theme:
- Only BxB romance is acceptable.
- The story can be a fantasy, where at least one male lead is non-human (e.g. werewolf, vampire, mermaid, etc.) or human with superpowers.
- The story can explore genres like mafia, billionaire, YA, etc.
Fantastic Beasts
In this magical world, humans gain power through merging with fantastic beasts they summon. He only got a F-rank bird. Ridiculed by everyone, he never stopped training for his dream—the top Summoner Academy. Miraculously, that 'little' bird began to evolve on the eve of the entrance exam. Its feathers turned to scales, and it grew into the legendary dragon of myths!
Overpowered System
After an overpowered assassin is reincarnated into another world as a useless nobody, he is betrayed by his girlfriend and humiliated by his enemies. He never fights back, quietly completing the system's tasks. Until one day, after saving up enough points, he returns overnight to the terrifying killer he once was, awakening this world's SSS-tier assassination skill. Not only that—he can also create new SSS-tier skills!
Kingdom Building
Bullied to death, the bookworm girl was reborn as a magicless princess in a fantasy world. Though deemed a failure, she awakened a Mind-Reading System from ancient tomes. With modern knowledge and mind-reading power, she only wished to develop her kingdom behind the scenes, yet her actions drew the attention of the world's most powerful men. The Elven Prince, the Original Vampire, and the Lycan King all proposed to her, and she could afford to reject none of them!
Note for this theme:
- You don't need to follow the prompts strictly, but the story must contain fantasy elements and grand world-building.
- In addition to the elements mentioned in the prompts, your story can incorporate other elements such as cultivation, apocalypse, revenge, romance, harem, erotic, etc., to make the story more compelling.
- It is recommended to write in the third-person POV. Both male-oriented stories and female-oriented stories are welcome.
How to Join?
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When you submit your story, don't forget to tag it with #MyFiction Writing Academy Ⅲ.
Important: Choose ONE theme tag only—if you select more, the first one will be the default. Happy writing!
ENTRY RULES
- Only works signed after February 1, 2026, are eligible for this contest. Signed works submitted through the contract application will be considered as entries. All works that meet the required word count for the respective award will be eligible for the final selection.
- Works must comply with Myfiction's Content Guidelines: https://myfiction.writekiss.com/legal/content-guidelines. Any content that violates the rules is prohibited. If any violations are found, MyFiction will disqualify the author from the contest.
- All participants must ensure their entries are original and that they hold the copyright. Plagiarism, imitation, or copying of others' works is strictly forbidden. If an entry or awarded work is found to be plagiarized or infringing on copyright, it will be disqualified, and any prize money will be revoked. MyFiction will pursue legal action if the event is negatively impacted.
- This contest only accepts original English novels. Fanfiction, poetry, short story collections, or non-novel works will not be accepted. Only original works that are contracted with MyFiction are eligible.
- The final judging panel will consider multiple factors when selecting winners, including plot setting, characterization, theme alignment, word count, update frequency, book comments, views, follows, revenue on the platform, etc.
- A single work can only enter one theme, but may win multiple awards; and an author may submit multiple works for contest.
- Key Points on Bonus Withholding Tax:
1)U.S. Citizens / U.S. Tax Residents
Bonuses should be declared by the recipient when filing their tax return.
2)Non-U.S. Residents (Foreign Authors)
This income is considered U.S.-sourced and is generally subject to 30% federal withholding tax.
Submitting Form W-8BEN may reduce or exempt the withholding if a tax treaty exists between the individual's country and the United States.
- MyFiction reserves the final right to interpret and clarify the contest rules.
Q&A
Q: Can I enter the contest with multiple works?
A: Yes, you can submit multiple books for the contest, and have a chance to win more than one award! However, one book can only enter one theme.
Q: Can I enter the contest with a Non-exclusive book?
A: Yes, it's eligible for both exclusive and non-exclusive books to join the contest, but the award of the non-exclusive book is half of the given amount. The first and second place winners of the SUPER TOP AWARDS can only be granted to exclusive works.
Q: By participating in this contest, in addition to the awards mentioned above, are there any additional rewards I can receive?
A: Yes, your book can get more exposure in the app. All winning works will be given priority for collaboration recommendations with ReelShort and Chapters.
Q: If my book is not completed by the end of the contest, can I still participate in the award selection?
A: Yes, as long as the work meets the required word count for the respective award before the end of the contest, it will be eligible for the award selection.
