Our schedule of submission windows for 2026:
(last updated 19 April 2026)
| From | To | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 14 March | Closed |
| 15 March | 21 March | Special events: CoW turns 15 |
| 22 March | 28 March | Special events: Halloween |
| 29 March | 5 April | Special events: Solstice/Christmas/New Year |
| 5 April | 31 May | Closed |
| 1 June | 15 June | Banned Books Week |
| 16 June | 31 July | Closed |
| 1 August | 31 August | Limited Demographic – Young Authors |
| 1 September | 14 September | Closed |
| 15 September | 30 September | General Submissions |
This schedule is subject to change, but we’ll announce any alterations and reflect them here.