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Billed as a literary marathon, the 3-Day Novel Contest takes place annually over the Labour Day weekend (the first weekend in September) and is open to participants from around the globe. Mental, physical and emotional hurdles face those who enter this internationally-renowned writing contest.

Besides the cash prizes, what motivates writers to enter the 3-Day Novel Contest? Some say the sense of satisfaction upon completion is so great it provides impetus long after the contest ends. It also gives the writer a working first-draft of a future potentially publishable work.

Brief History of the 3-Day Novel Contest

The challenge was launched in 1977 among a group of Vancouver writers. According to the 3-Day Novel website, not one of the original authors finished writing their book, nor did they share their efforts with others. However, a tradition was born and in the years since, thousands of participants around the globe have entered the contest.