Everystar Novel Award
えぶりすたしょうせつたいしょう
A group of fiction contests run by Everystar in partnership with publishers and media companies, offering publication or adaptation opportunities.
NovelsShort storiesNovelettesFull-length novelsAny genre (depending on edition)
- Established
- 2011
- Organizer
- Everystar Co., Ltd.
- Category
- Light Novels and Web Literature
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Open
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Application Deadline
- around February–December
- Announcement Period
- around April–December
- Status
- Active
Description
Collective name for various contests held on the novel submission platform operated by Everystar (formerly E★Everystar). Many editions are conducted jointly with multiple publishers and companies, with varying participating labels, themes, word counts, completion requirements, and prizes per edition. Representative contests include 'Everystar Novel Award,' 'Super Delusion Contest (Youkon) You Can Join from Three Lines,' 'yom yom Short Story Contest,' etc. Winning works may receive perks such as publication, book publication, and editor's reviews. Applications and announcements are handled through the official site.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Publisher awards and excellence awards from co-sponsoring publishers (varies by edition). Winning works may come with perks such as book publication, featuring, and editor's reviews.
- Book publication (by co-sponsoring publishers)
- Publication in magazines or media
- Editor's reviews and critiques
- Some editions provide additional prizes (cash awards)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application reception | Everystar operations (reception) | — | Official site announces application start and deadline |
| First round (document screening) | Preliminary screening by Everystar operations staff and editors | — | Notification to passers / Results announced on official site (varies by edition) |
| Final selection | Co-sponsoring publisher editorial departments and external judges (composition varies by edition) | — | Announced on official site, award ceremony, and co-sponsoring media |
Application reception
Judges
Everystar operations (reception)
Announcement
Official site announces application start and deadline
First round (document screening)
Judges
Preliminary screening by Everystar operations staff and editors
Announcement
Notification to passers / Results announced on official site (varies by edition)
Final selection
Judges
Co-sponsoring publisher editorial departments and external judges (composition varies by edition)
Announcement
Announced on official site, award ceremony, and co-sponsoring media
Criteria
- Originality
- Fit to theme and submission requirements
- Writing and expression skills
- Structure and completion level
- Commercial potential (possibility of publication)
Application Tips
Dos
- Always check the official submission guidelines (word count, completion requirements, theme)
- Submit works aligned with the recruitment theme or genre
- Make an effort to hook readers in the opening (introduction)
- Proofread for typos and format properly before submission
- Confirm if the project allows incomplete submissions (e.g., Writing Support Campaign)
Don''ts
- Avoid plagiarism or improper quoting of others' works
- Do not ignore submission rules (word count, format)
- Do not provide false information in submission forms
- Avoid rule violations in the same edition (e.g., no multiple entries)
From Judges
- Emphasis on balance between fidelity to theme and originality
- Aim for high completion level (plot structure, chapter composition)
- Not only writing style but also appeal of characters and plot is evaluated
- Advantageous to focus on readability and commerciality assuming publication
Related Awards
- Super Delusion Contest (Youkon) You Can Join from Three Lines
- Writing Support Campaign You Can Join Even If Incomplete
- Next Fantasy Contest You Want to Read
- yom yom Short Story Contest
- Everystar Novel Award (with co-sponsoring labels)
- Short Story Contest 'Love' (Kadokawa Bunko Beans)
- Hymuro Sako Youth Literature Award
- Isa City Literature Award
- Buddy Novel Award (New Writer Training Project)
- Project ANIME (Original Development)
- Starts Publishing Bunko Award
- Futabasha Debut Award
- Serious Game Novel Award
- Everystudio (Horror Works Recruitment, etc.)
- Genre Support Campaign
- Bessatsu Friend Original Award
- Most Terrifying Ghost Story Contest
- Most Terrifying Novel Award
- Real Urban Legend Contest
- TO Books Award
- Grand Summoners x Everystar Novel Award
- SKYHIGH Bunko Award
- National Junior/Senior High School Novel Contest
- Shosetsu Nogeitsudai Short Story Contest
- Illustration Giveaway Project
- Pure Love Novel Award
- Horror & Terror Award
- Animal Novel Contest
- Dark Hero Serialized Manga Original Award
- Ura Novel Jam Online Contest
- World-Dividing BL Battle!
- Adult Love Story Award
- Shukan Bunshun Novel Award
- Novelist Award
- New Star Fantasy Contest
- Shueisha Bunko Natsuichi Novel Award
- Meccha Comic Women's Manga Original Award
- Shueisha Women's 3 Labels Joint Manga Original Award