Calling All Creative Writers:
Join the Picture That Short Story Writing Challenge

If you’re not already an AutoCrit Member, you will automatically receive a Free AutoCrit account with additional resources to help you get your story done!

Challenge Yourself

Tuesday, July 9th – Tuesday, July 30th, 2024

Additional Resources to Help You Win

Yours free when you register...

120 WRITING PROMPTS PACK

Struggling to find a new idea, or need a little extra help conjuring surprising twists and turns?

Help is at hand with this collection of 120 writing prompts to fire up your imagination.

BEAT SHEET COLLECTION

Easily map your story at a high level with the help of our free beat sheet collection.

Your selection includes a general story structure sheet, plus genre-specific sheets for horror, mystery and romance and guides to using them all!

FIRST CHAPTER CHECKLIST

Ensure your story starts with a bang, with this handy checklist of the must-haves for a gripping first chapter.

When it comes time to put your story into motion, you'll know exactly what to include to catch your reader's attention from the off.

THE WORLD BUILDER'S WORKBOOK

Plan everything about your story's world in a flash, with the help of this printable workbook.

From topography to wildlife, civilizations to politics and beyond, all you need to do is create, reference, and write!

THE FAST TRACK TO A FLAWLESS DRAFT

Take a journey through the self-editing process from start to finish with this FREE crash course.

Across two hours, we'll guide you through the editor's mindset plus hands-on techniques and considerations for your craft – ideal for when the writing's done and it's time for the next step!

Picture Perfect?

On Tuesday, July 9th challengers will be given a photo prompt to inspire a short story. Don't get too attached to your original idea though, because on following livestreams, more photo inspiration will be given that needs to be included. This is a challenge to prompt your imagination as well as creative flexibility.

At the end of the community challenge, our hand-picked AutoCrit jury will choose a winning selection of the short stories written, edited, and completed during the challenge period.

These stories will then be read live on our YouTube stream and the final winner will be chosen through popular vote from our viewers.

What's the first photo? That's a secret until Tuesday!

Join us for additional LIVE streams every week throughout the month.

We'll be live each week during the challenge to discuss tips and techniques for effective prep and planning, and to keep you accountable for making consistent progress.

You'll have the chance to ask questions, get direct feedback and guidance, and take care of any blocks you might be facing.

Got Questions?

Answers to common questions about the challenge.

Is there a fee to join in the challenge? Do I need to be an AutoCrit member to participate?

No, and no. This challenge is open to everyone. There is no fee to join, and you don’t need to be an active AutoCrit member.

Does this challenge involve submitting materials for judging?

Yes. At the end of the challenge you will submit your story for potential inclusion in our finale livestream. We’ll share all those details at the kickoff of the challenge!

Will AutoCrit claim copyright or ownership of anything I create during this challenge?

Absolutely not. All our challenges are built to engage and inspire our community – that’s it. We make absolutely no claim to anything you create during the challenge.

Do I have to write in a specific genre?

No. All genres are welcome.

Schedule:
Stream 1: Tuesday, July 9th - 1pm Eastern US
Stream 2: Tuesday, July 16th - 1pm Eastern US
Stream 3: Tuesday, July 23rd - 1pm Eastern US
Stream 4: Tuesday, July 30th - 1pm Eastern US
For the best benefit, we recommend you subscribe to the AutoCrit YouTube channel so you don't miss out on stream notifications.
Recordings will be available on YouTube if you miss a live session.

Register Now - It's Free!

AutoCrit is an online manuscript editing tool that gives fiction and non-fiction writers the power to quickly and effectively self-edit their work anytime, anywhere.

Calling All Creative Writers:
Join the Picture That Short Story Writing Challenge

FREE to join. No catch. We just hope you get some writing done!

If you’re not already an AutoCrit Member, you will automatically receive a Free AutoCrit account with additional resources to help you get your story done!

Challenge Yourself

Tuesday, July 9th – Tuesday, July 30th, 2024

STEP 1
Register

STEP 2
Write Your Tale

STEP 3
Learn & Revise

STEP 4
Win Prizes

Additional Resources to Help You Win

Yours free when you register...

120 WRITING PROMPTS PACK

Struggling to find a new idea, or need a little extra help conjuring surprising twists and turns?

Help is at hand with this collection of 120 writing prompts to fire up your imagination.

www.autocrit.com

BEAT SHEET COLLECTION

Easily map your story at a high level with the help of our free beat sheet collection.

Your selection includes a general story structure sheet, plus genre-specific sheets for horror, mystery and romance and guides to using them all!

www.autocrit.com

FIRST CHAPTER CHECKLIST

Ensure your story starts with a bang, with this handy checklist of the must-haves for a gripping first chapter.

When it comes time to put your story into motion, you'll know exactly what to include to catch your reader's attention from the off.

www.autocrit.com

THE WORLD BUILDER'S WORKBOOK

Plan everything about your story's world in a flash, with the help of this printable workbook.

From topography to wildlife, civilizations to politics and beyond, all you need to do is create, reference, and write!

www.autocrit.com

THE FAST TRACK TO A FLAWLESS DRAFT

Take a journey through the self-editing process from start to finish with this FREE crash course.

Across two hours, we'll guide you through the editor's mindset plus hands-on techniques and considerations for your craft – ideal for when the writing's done and it's time for the next step!

www.autocrit.com

Picture Perfect?

Join us for additional LIVE streams every week throughout the month.

We'll be live each week during the challenge to discuss tips and techniques for effective prep and planning, and to keep you accountable for making consistent progress.

You'll have the chance to ask questions, get direct feedback and guidance, and take care of any blocks you might be facing.

Got Questions?

Answers to common questions about the challenge.

Register Now - It's Free!

AUTOCRIT editing

HELP & ADVICE

ABOUT AUTOCRIT

Create Your Free Forever Account

Calling All Creative Writers: Join the Picture That Short Story Writing Challenge

FREE to join. No catch. We just hope you get some writing done!

If you’re not already an AutoCrit Member, you will automatically receive a Free AutoCrit account with additional resources to help you get your story done!

Challenge Yourself

Tuesday, July 9th – Tuesday, July 30th, 2024

STEP 1Register

STEP 2Write Your Tale

STEP 3Learn & Revise

STEP 4Win Prizes

Additional Resources to Help You Win

Yours free when you register...

120 WRITING PROMPTS PACK

Struggling to find a new idea, or need a little extra help conjuring surprising twists and turns?Help is at hand with this collection of 120 writing prompts to fire up your imagination.

www.autocrit.com

BEAT SHEET COLLECTION

Easily map your story at a high level with the help of our free beat sheet collection.Your selection includes a general story structure sheet, plus genre-specific sheets for horror, mystery and romance and guides to using them all!

www.autocrit.com

FIRST CHAPTER CHECKLIST

Ensure your story starts with a bang, with this handy checklist of the must-haves for a gripping first chapter.When it comes time to put your story into motion, you'll know exactly what to include to catch your reader's attention from the off.

www.autocrit.com

THE WORLD BUILDER'S WORKBOOK

Plan everything about your story's world in a flash, with the help of this printable workbook.From topography to wildlife, civilizations to politics and beyond, all you need to do is create, reference, and write!

www.autocrit.com

THE FAST TRACK TO A FLAWLESS DRAFT

Take a journey through the self-editing process from start to finish with this FREE crash course.Across two hours, we'll guide you through the editor's mindset plus hands-on techniques and considerations for your craft – ideal for when the writing's done and it's time for the next step!

www.autocrit.com

Picture Perfect?

Join us for additional LIVE streams every week throughout the month.

We'll be live each week during the challenge to discuss tips and techniques for effective prep and planning, and to keep you accountable for making consistent progress.You'll have the chance to ask questions, get direct feedback and guidance, and take care of any blocks you might be facing.

Got Questions?

Answers to common questions about the challenge.

Register Now - It's Free!

AUTOCRIT editing

HELP & ADVICE

ABOUT AUTOCRIT

Create Your Free Forever Account

Calling All Creative Writers:
Join the Picture That Short Story Writing Challenge

STEP 1
Register

STEP 2
Write Your Tale

STEP 3
Learn & Revise

STEP 4
Win Prizes

Struggling to find a new idea, or need a little extra help conjuring surprising twists and turns?

Help is at hand with this collection of 120 writing prompts to fire up your imagination.

Easily map your story at a high level with the help of our free beat sheet collection.

Your selection includes a general story structure sheet, plus genre-specific sheets for horror, mystery and romance and guides to using them all!

Ensure your story starts with a bang, with this handy checklist of the must-haves for a gripping first chapter.

When it comes time to put your story into motion, you'll know exactly what to include to catch your reader's attention from the off.

Plan everything about your story's world in a flash, with the help of this printable workbook.

From topography to wildlife, civilizations to politics and beyond, all you need to do is create, reference, and write!

Take a journey through the self-editing process from start to finish with this FREE crash course.

Across two hours, we'll guide you through the editor's mindset plus hands-on techniques and considerations for your craft – ideal for when the writing's done and it's time for the next step!

We'll be live each week during the challenge to discuss tips and techniques for effective prep and planning, and to keep you accountable for making consistent progress.

You'll have the chance to ask questions, get direct feedback and guidance, and take care of any blocks you might be facing.