As we wrap up our Thanksgiving festivities and look forward to finishing the year off strong, you might be looking for books that capture the holiday spirit you hope to emulate. At Uncharted, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to spread some holiday cheer to you all, our beloved readers. With frightful weather, the possibilities are […]
By Jessica Berg The Writing Personality Quiz: What Type of Writer Are You? Do you know your “writing personality”? You already know you’ve got voice, style, and a favorite genre to write in. But knowing how you approach writing is a complete game changer. The truth is that every author brings a specific vibe to […]
And the winners are: 1st place: Train Through the Actinic Mountains by Leigh Loveday Judge Matt Bell said: I loved the image-driven worldbuilding in this speculative story, which started off reminding me of Snowpiercer and then went somewhere maybe even stranger. (Also, what is more cinematic than a train?) More than any other story in this year’s […]
The winners are: 1st Place: We Undark Night With Our Tongues by Claudia Monpere 2nd Place: Compassionate Release by Quinn Green 3rd Place: Machines, bodies, machines by Anna Quercia-Thomas We’re also publishing: The Secret Language of Touch by Rachel Delaney Craft The shortlist:
We’re excited to reveal the titles of our shortlist for this flash fiction contest! We will announce the winners early next week! We can’t wait to get these stories into the eyes, minds, and hearts of our readers!
This contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who trusted us with their novel excerpts! We’re excited to read your writing! We invite writers to submit to the Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize from October 17 to December 15, 2024. Whether your manuscript is complete or not, we want to read the best writing […]
This challenge is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted. We will have the results in the next 10-14 weeks. It’s time for our horror writers to send us something that has us reaching for the light switch, making our hearts race, and scaring us so much that we see the world in a […]
By Caitlin Taylor So As we head into October, you might be itching for a thrill. Here at Uncharted, we’ve got you covered. After you read these five YA psychological thrillers, you might want to hide under your covers… Welcome to Ellingham Academy, a private school in Vermont founded by tycoon Albert Ellingham for the […]
By Jessica Berg Certain writing techniques spark more drama than an unforeseen plot twist. These five hot takes forever divide even the best writing buddies. But does that mean there’s a right answer? Probably not. To Prologue or Not to Prologue Prologues are like Brussels sprouts—you either love them or you hate them, and most […]
These twenty stories from our shortlist are now in the hands of Judge Matt Bell! We’re very excited to see who he picks for the winners! Coming soon!
By Caitlin Taylor So The end of summer may be upon us, but who says you still can’t transport yourself to an island tropical or otherwise? Here are five YA books you should pick up if you’re longing for an unforgettable getaway (in every sense of the word). Claudine Henry has her future plans set […]
