5th Annual After Happy Hour Contest (Theme: Work & Labor)
Deadline: January 31, 2026
For this year’s contest, we want to see stories, essays, and poems that center work and/or labor. We’re interested in pieces from any and all genres, from real workplace experiences to those of space station crews or laborers in high-fantasy serfdoms. Like previous years, each entry costs $10 and winners will split 45% of the total entry fees. New this year: every entry gets 1 free month of ChillSubs and the winner gets 5 free years (a $1,000 value). All entries are considered for paid publication in our annual contest print issue. See more info on the theme and detailed guidelines at AfterHappyHourReview.com.
