the Challenged
“This publication is a place for writers who enjoy a challenge.”
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Updated Oct 20, 2026
2.3K
followers
54
stories seen in 14 days
31
different writers
396
median claps per story
9%
stories by writers <100 followers
Should you submit to the Challenged?
the Challenged is larger than 43% of the 357 publications we track, and its stories get more claps than 89% of them. Most of its recent stories (91%) come from writers with 100+ followers, so expect a higher bar for acceptance. 93% of its stories are member-only (Partner Program).
How to submit
4 editors · newsletter: “the Challenged News”
Submission rules change often — always read the publication’s current guidelines before pitching.
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