Welcome to Thousand Word Thrills

A writing contest where creativity meets community. Submit your stories, read amazing tales from fellow writers, and help each other grow through thoughtful feedback.

How It Works

Submit Stories
Submit your story right here on the website using our streamlined submission process

Choose your context and item from the options, then craft your thrilling tale in under 1000 words before the week is up.

Read & Discover
Navigate through submitted stories one at a time in a distraction-free reading experience

Discover seasoned authors and exciting new voices, all anonymous, each offering surprising takes on the prompts.

Give Feedback
Rate stories and leave constructive comments to help writers improve their craft

Your feedback helps build a supportive community where writers can learn from each other and grow their skills.

New to Writing?

A Pep Talk for Your First Story

Feeling nervous about writing your first story? This encouraging guide will help you overcome those first-time jitters.

How To Actually Write Your First Story (Without Imploding)

A practical, step-by-step guide to writing your first story without getting overwhelmed.

Your Thrilling Story In 1000 Words (Or Less)

Learn how to craft a compelling, complete story within the 1000-word limit.

The Craft

Dive deeper into the fundamentals of storytelling and creative writing techniques.

Please review the contest information and terms before participating.

📄 Information Sheet, Terms & Conditions