GEMA International Short Story Writing Competition 2026

The GEMA International Short Story Writing Competition 2026 is an international writing contest for young authors in multiple age categories. Selected stories may be published in the Best Story Book by and for Kids, distributed globally. Prizes include trophies, medals, KidZania passes, training programmes and certificates. Entries must be submitted in English as a typed DOC file and are limited to one entry per participant.

Publication in the Best Story Book by and for Kids; trophies; medals; KidZania passes; training programmes; certificates.

Young writers aged 7 to 18 years may participate in the appropriate age category (sub-junior 7–8; junior 9–11; middle 12–14; senior 15–18).

Submit one typed DOC file in English including personal details and the Stripe transaction number after paying the entry fee.