✦ Moonbound Studio Presents ✦
MB Novella Creators 2026
Where stories are discovered, and writers become authors.
Some stories deserve more than a notebook.
Some deserve a bookshelf.
Moonbound Studio proudly opens submissions for MB Novella Creators 2026, a writing competition created to discover exceptional storytellers and bring new voices into the world of publishing.
Whether you're an experienced writer or someone who has been waiting for the perfect opportunity to share your imagination, this is your moment.
Round One – Manuscript Submission
Submit an original 5-page novella opening following the guidelines below:
- A4 Paper
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12 pt
- Length: 5 Pages
- Original work only
Selected participants will advance to Round Two, where they will continue developing their stories into complete novellas.
Round Two – Anthology creation
Every selected participant from Round One need to write formalize the Round One submission to become a part of the official MB Novella Creators Anthology.
Each selected section in the anthology will include:
- 1 Author Introduction Page
- 9 Pages of Story Content
Each author will receive a place alongside fellow emerging writers in a professionally published collection celebrating new literary talent.
✦ Grand Publication ✦
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Platinum Award
Publish your novel of up to 200 pages with Moonbound Studio — Completely Free
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Gold Award
Publish your novel of up to 150 pages with Moonbound Studio — Completely Free
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Silver Award
Publish your novel of up to 100 pages with Moonbound Studio — Completely Free
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Bronze Award
Publish your novel of up to 50 pages with Moonbound Studio — Completely Free
If your novel content will exceed the allotted pages, additional charges will be applied.
What We Are Looking For
We are searching for stories that linger long after the final page.
If your words can make readers feel, your story belongs here.
Dare to Begin
Every published author once started with a single page.
Perhaps yours is the one we're waiting to read. If you are interested, submit your sample in our inbox with your phone number and candidate name mentioned before deadline. Email address: moon.boundstudio26@gmail.com
Important Dates
- First Round Deadline30th August 2026
- Second Round Deadline 15th September2026
- Winners Announcement30th September 2026
- Grand Publication Deadline30th October 2026