Wicked Writing V

The second contest of 2024 is here!

Apr 01, 2024

Wicked Writing is back, we hope you have a good set of chisels…

Coming on the heels of the last contest, we present to you Wicked Writing V, a new challenge for you to test your prowess as a horror author. Just as each new installment of this contest, a new theme has been revealed, ready for your mind to have a devilishly good time with. New or seasoned, young or old, cursed or hexed, damned or diseased—there is a place for you in this contest.

Prizes

1st place:

$20 e-gift card
Featured spot in the annual WWC anthology
Free digital copy of the anthology
Discounts on the physical copy of the anthology (if applicable)
Featured promotion in The Cemetery post

2nd-5th place:

A spot in the WWC anthology
Free digital copy of the anthology
Discounts on the physical copy of the anthology (if applicable)
Featured promotion in The Cemetery post

The judging will be administered by a panel of three judges that are required to blindly judge each submission in order to provide a fair, objective outcome.

Theme Introduction: Sinister Sculptures

Not to be confused with statues, sculptures are figures designed and painstakingly carved by the artist with different mediums such as clay, wood, bronze, marble and so on. This legendary art forms spans tens of thousands of years into our history and has given us some of the most breathtaking pieces of art that exist in our world. Whether we are talking about the famed Terracotta Army that was tasked with protecting their emperor well into the afterlife or the Gates of Hell by Rodin, inspired by Dante Alighieri’s work, they are at testament to the skill and creativity of humankind. Can you take inspiration from this magnificent art form to carve and shape a twisted tale that embodies the darkest and scariest themes in our world?

Why Sculptures?

There is no denying that there are some sculptures out there that are just downright creepy. If you don’t know of any that instill this deep dread, we encourage you to seek them out because there are plenty. This serves as a great example of one direction you can take with your story, by making the physical statue itself terrifying...or even alive. As we all know, there are plenty of artists that have…not-so-sound minds—a trait that you can definitely exploit. Delving into the spiraling madness of an artist when creating their masterpiece could serve as a chilling story. Although, maybe you are after something much more sinister and the sculpture serves as a marker for some terrible event that took place. Whatever direction you take, make sure you take the time to sculpt your masterpiece.

For Rules, requirements, timeline and how to submit your entry, please click this link: Wicked Writing Contest