BASES DEL CONCURSO

The third edition of the REVONTULET International Creative Writing Contest features an open theme. Organized by Revontuli Editorial, it is aimed at young writers aged 17 to 27—regardless of their place of residence—provided they submit a work written in Spanish. The 3rd REVONTULET International Creative Writing Contest was established with the goal of discovering, fostering, and supporting a new generation of Spanish-language writers. Rather than simply awarding a finished piece, this competition champions the talent, narrative voice, and creative potential of emerging authors, offering them an editorial development process that culminates in the publication of their first work.

ABOUT THE MANUSCRIPT

Participants may submit an unpublished narrative work in one of the following genres: novel or novella. The subject matter is entirely open.

PRESENTATION OF THE MANUSCRIPTS

As part of the selection process, participants must submit only the first ten (10) pages of their manuscript. These must correspond to the beginning of the work and may not include any foreshadowing of the plot or ending. The work must be in progress and represent a narrative project that can be completed. If selected, the author agrees to develop the complete manuscript, which should be approximately 100 to 150 pages long, following the editorial support process and guidelines established by Revontuli Editorial. The deadline for submitting the final manuscript will be agreed upon between the publisher and the author after the decision has been made.

RECEPTION DATE

Submissions will be accepted from July 10 to October 15, 2026, until 11:59 PM (Central Mexico time). Works submitted outside this period will not be accepted.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Each participant may enter with a single work, which must meet the following requirements:

It must be completely unpublished.
It must not have been published, in whole or in part, in any physical or digital format.
It must not have previously received any awards.
It must not be simultaneously entered in another contest pending a decision.
It must not be subject to any publishing contract or agreement of any other nature with third parties.

Participation implies that the author declares ownership of all rights to the submitted work and guarantees its absolute originality.

MANUSCRIPT FORMAT

Submissions must be presented in digital format according to the following specifications:

PDF document.
Letter size. 2.5 cm margins.
Arial font, 12-point size.
Double spacing.
Numbered pages.
No illustrations.
No information identifying the author.

The file must be named as follows:

Title of the work – Pseudonym

Example:

EL_BOSQUE_DE_LOS_CIERVOS – SARA_RAMIREZ.pdf The header of each page must contain only:

Title of the work.
Pseudonym.

SUBMISSION OF THE WORK

1st File

It shall contain only the manuscript, in accordance with the guidelines established in this call for submissions.

2nd File

The sealed envelope will remain closed until the jury's decision is announced.

Email.
Title of the work.
Pseudonym
Signed consent form, attached to this call for applications.

It must contain:

Full name.
Date of birth.
Country of residence.
Official identification document.
Phone number.

To ensure the impartiality of the selection process, the submission must be made via two separate files sent to the email address:

info@editorialrevontuli.com

Affair: Convocatoria REVONTULET 2026

ABOUT THE JURY

Integration and evaluation criteria

The jury will be composed of writers, editors, and literary professionals appointed by Revontuli Editorial. Entries will be evaluated based primarily on the following criteria:

Literary quality.
Originality.
Narrative strength.
Character development.
Editorial viability of the project.

The jury's decision will be final and not subject to appeal.

The jury reserves the right not to award any of the prizes if it deems that the entries do not meet the required standard of quality.

AWARDS CEREMONY

From among all the entries received, the jury will select ten semifinalists, who will advance to a second stage of evaluation to determine the three finalists deserving of the following awards:

1st place

Publication of the work by Revontuli Editorial, following the completion of the manuscript and the signing of the corresponding publishing contract.
Personalized editorial guidance process.
Initial print run of 100 copies.
REVONTULET 2026 Award.
Certificate of recognition.
A complimentary copy of the published work.
A100% scholarship for the first semester at El Semillero.
Special prize from the Revontuli Editorial store.

2nd place

100% scholarship for the first three courses at El Semillero.
Certificate of recognition.
Special prize from the Revontuli Editorial store.

3rd place

50% scholarship for the first three courses at El Semillero.
Certificate of recognition.

PUBLICATION OF RESULTS

The 10 semifinalists will be announced on October 28th, 2026, during a virtual event organized by Revontuli Editorial. The three winners will be announced on December 10th, 2026, at an in-person event in Puebla, Mexico, that will be broadcast live. All participants are cordially invited to attend.

PRESENTATION OF THE REVONTULET AWARD

The official presentation of the REVONTULET 2026 Award will take place during the seventh-anniversary celebration of Revontuli Editorial in March 2027. Efforts will be made to ensure the winning author’s attendance; however, if this is not possible, the author may designate a representative. Failure to attend will result only in the forfeiture of the physical prizes (statuette, diploma, and special prize from the Revontuli Editorial store) and will not affect the right to have the work published. Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses shall be borne by the winner. Any subsequent edition of the work must acknowledge that it won the REVONTULET 2026 Award.

PUBLISHING OF THE WORK

Publication of the winning work

Publication of the winning manuscript is subject to:

Submission of the complete manuscript within the timeframe agreed upon with the publisher.
Compliance with Revontuli Editorial’s editorial guidelines.
Signing of the corresponding publishing contract. In the event of non-compliance by the author,

Revontuli Editorial may cancel the publication and dispose of the publishing award at its discretion.

ON EDITORIAL SUPPORT

Formation and development of the work

Intellectual property

The 3rd REVONTULET International Creative Writing Competition seeks to discover and nurture new voices in contemporary literature. Accordingly, the main prize recognizes the narrative potential of a work-in-progress rather than solely a finished manuscript. The winning author will receive personalized editorial guidance from the Revontuli Editorial team, aimed at refining the manuscript into its final, publishable version. This process may include, among other activities:

Individual editorial consultations.
Critical readings and manuscript feedback.
Review of narrative structure, pacing, characters, and story construction.
Monitoring of the writing process through periodic meetings.
Stylistic editing, copyediting, and editorial preparation once the manuscript is complete.

The duration and schedule of the support process will be agreed upon by the author and the publisher, taking into account the project's needs and the production timelines established by Revontuli Editorial. The author commits to actively participating in this process and to meeting the agreed-upon deadlines for the submission of drafts and the final manuscript.

Copyright for all submitted works shall remain at all times the property of the respective authors. Participation in this call for submissions does not entail any assignment of rights, except for those expressly agreed upon in the publishing contract that the winning author may sign with Revontuli Editorial. Works that are not selected will be deleted from Revontuli Editorial’s files once the evaluation process has concluded, ensuring the confidentiality and protection of the manuscripts received.

FINAL PROVISIONS

Acceptance of the terms and conditions

Participation in the 3rd REVONTULET 2026 International Creative Writing Contest implies full acceptance of these rules. Any situation not covered by this call for entries will be resolved by the organizing committee, whose decision shall be final. Revontuli Editorial reserves the right to make operational modifications to this call for entries for justified reasons, ensuring that such changes do not compromise the equality of conditions among participants. Any changes will be communicated in a timely manner through the publisher's official channels.