TrueTale Writing Contest
Submit your novel to receive an immediate in-depth review and join our Spring 2025 Writing Contest,the first-ever global literary contest judged entirely by AI.
Good luck—we can’t wait to read your story!
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Submission fee: 9 $. Read the competition rules before submitting.
Submit your manuscript
TrueTale AI redefines the evaluation of unpublished manuscripts from aspiring authors by addressing a long-standing challenge in the publishing industry. Publishers and literary agents lack the time to review unsolicited manuscripts – with only 1% even being considered – frequently without reading beyond the introduction.
TrueTale changes this by giving all writers the chance to have their work read and objectively evaluated.
What you’ll get
• Manuscript Review: Advanced AI technology evaluates your manuscript’s structure, plot, character depth, and writing style, providing a comprehensive analysis of strengths and areas for improvement. Delivered in your inbox in a few minutes. (take a look).
• Partial and Overall Score: Receive partial scores to pinpoint improvement areas and an overall score showcasing your manuscript’s potential and standing in the industry.
• Target Audience Insights: Gain guidance on your ideal readers and market trends to help shape marketing and promotional strategies for publication.
• Book Pitch: TrueTale AI crafts a compelling pitch tailored to captivate editors, publishers, and literary agents, enhancing your manuscript’s appeal. (see submission pitches).
• Overall and Category Rank: Your manuscript will be ranked overall and by genre, offering a transparent view of its competitive standing and motivating progress (check leaderborads).
Exclusive Opportunity for Winners:
Top-ranked manuscripts will be published by TrueTale Imprint on premium digital platforms and pitched to global editors and literary agents through our established industry connections (read our story), offering visibility, professional support, and potential career-transforming publishing opportunities.
Honoring literary legacy
Drawing from the legacy of one of the most prestigious literary agencies in the world, TrueTale was founded with the mission to bridge the gap between aspiring writers and the opportunities traditionally reserved for an exclusive elite. TrueTale harnesses this expertise to finally give all authors the opportunity to be heard, offering them the platform, visibility, and support they need to share their stories with the world.
Groundbreaking AI technology
We trained the most advanced AI models to read and evaluate long texts from multiple angles, delivering profound insights into every manuscript. Powered by our proprietary technology (SMTA – Semantic Matrix Text Analysis), TrueTale dissects the structure, themes, and nuances of a text with unmatched precision and depthness, providing detailed critical reports with a level of reliability that exceeds all expectations,
Worldwide scouting
TrueTale is a unique opportunity for aspiring writers all over the world who have a book hidden in their drawer. With its ability to analyze novels in any language, the platform breaks down linguistic and cultural barriers, giving every author the chance to have their work read, understood, and appreciated. We aim to become a global gateway for uncovering talent and connecting writers with an international audience and the opportunities they deserve.
A path to success
Each manuscript enters an overall and genre-specific seasonal ranking, with the top works selected each season to be pitched to literary agents and publishers worldwide. TrueTale is more than an evaluation platform—it’s your opportunity to showcase your talent, connect with the right audience, and turn your story into success.