No AI-Generated Stories

I suppose now is the time to make it clear that AI writing is not allowed on Rough Trade.

Rough Trade is a writing challenge for actual writers, not machines regurgitating the works of others for vanity posting.

In November, RT will be fifteen years old. As we approach this anniversary, I hope you all take the time to reflect on the talent and genuine creativity that the challenge has cultivated over the last decade and a half.

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Rough Trade – November 2026 Sign-ups

Reading Time: 3 MinutesThemes: Time Travel/Hurt-Comfort Sign-up dates: October 1-15 Project File(s) Due: October 25 Challenge Period: November 1-30 Word Count: 25k minimum (for each project) Note: You may sign up for 1 or 2 projects SIGN-UPS CLOSED Note: You get one fandom in your title, so choose the main one…

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