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SUMMARY:Competition Deadline: Ironclad Short Story Competition\, Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the competition website: \n  \nThe Ironclad Creative Short Story Competition is for both published and unpublished writers. \nWe aim to run four short story competitions each year. \nPrize winning and shortlisted writers will be published in our July 2026 anthology. \nWe accept any length of story up to 6k words. \nDon’t use the word FOOTPRINT in the title unless it’s alongside a sub-heading or with other words or phrases. \nYou may use the word in the body of the text\, but you don’t have to. \nWhat we expect is that your work to be inspired by the word in some way. \nAny way. \nA way that might be unexpected…. or entirely expected\, but the story takes us somewhere interesting\, and grips us. \nWe’re looking for writers who have exciting voices and can move us. We believe that can happen in any genre of prose. \nPlease make sure you’ve read the terms and conditions carefully! \n  \nEnter here.
URL:https://ensfr.univ-angers.fr/event/competition-deadline-ironclad-short-story-competition-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Competition Deadline
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SUMMARY:Competition Deadline: Scratch A4 Competition
DESCRIPTION:From the competition website: \n  \nSubmissions are open for Scratch A4 Summer ’26… until midnight\, 25th April!​ \nThe Judges are: \nGurnaik Johal – Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award and shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. \nEmily Fish – Emily Fish began her publishing career as an Agent’s Assistant at Aitken Alexander Associates. After three years she moved into editorial at Faber\, and now works at Hutchinson Heinemann\, an imprint of Penguin Random House. \nTom Conaghan – Publisher at Scratch Books.​​ \nScratch A4 Summer ’26 will be held in Soho on the evening of Saturday 6th June.​​ \nTo enter our competition to read your story at the Summer ’26 edition of Scratch A4\, complete these two simple steps… \n1) Buy this Contestant Entry ticket. You will receive a Confirmation email. \n2) Forward this Confirmation email – attaching your <1000 word story – to ScratchA4entries@gmail.com  \nPlease take your name off the document itself  \nSubmissions close: Midnight Saturday 25th April \nIf your story is chosen in the shortlist of six\, you will need to be able to get to London that evening – even if you’re not shortlisted\, we really do recommend you come along anyway for a night of wonderment and good cheer. \n  \nEnter here.
URL:https://ensfr.univ-angers.fr/event/competition-deadline-scratch-a4-competition/
CATEGORIES:Competition Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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SUMMARY:Competition Deadline: Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the competition website: \n  \nThe aim of the Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize is both to celebrate the best of new short fiction under 2000 words and to give winners the most visibility possible for their writing. That’s why we’ve teamed up with sixteen different literary and artistic institutions to not only offer cash prizes and writing retreats but also to ensure that all our shortlisters have the opportunity to be published in multiple print and online journals\, have their work put in front of literary agents\, and present their stories at an event. \n  \nEnter here.
URL:https://ensfr.univ-angers.fr/event/competition-deadline-desperate-literature-short-fiction-prize-2026/
CATEGORIES:Competition Deadline
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SUMMARY:Competition Deadline: The Julia & Martin Wilson Short Story Prize 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the competition website: \n  \nBroadway Arts Festival launched a short story prize in order to encourage creativity during the lockdown. The prize is generously sponsored and judged by festival Benefactors Julia & Martin Wilson who read every entry received\, from across the world. The competition now takes place every other year. \nEntries need to be a maximum of 2\,000 words with no theme to adhere to. \nPrizes: \n\nMain prize (adults): £800\nAges 11-16yrs: £100\nAge 10 and under: £100\n\nThe deadline for entries is 6pm on 27th March 2026.  \nPlease Note: \n\nDo not enter any previously submitted entries as they will not qualify for consideration.\nEntries will be assessed using a plagiarism and AI checker\nFor those age 16 and under\, a maximum of 2 stories per entrant permitted.\n\nWinners will be announced towards the second week of May. Winning stories will be published on the festival website for all to read & enjoy. \nThere is a fee of £12 per entry for the main prize of £800 for adults\, but the competition is free to enter for those age 16 and under. \n  \nEnter here.
URL:https://ensfr.univ-angers.fr/event/competition-deadline-the-julia-martin-wilson-short-story-prize-2026/
CATEGORIES:Competition Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
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SUMMARY:Competition Deadline: The BBC National Short Story Award 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the competition website: \n  \nThe BBC National Short Story Award 2026\nwith Cambridge University \nThe British Broadcasting Corporation with Cambridge University \nAward of £15\,000 for the winner \n£600 for four (4) further shortlisted stories \n  \nEnter here.
URL:https://ensfr.univ-angers.fr/event/competition-deadline-the-bbc-national-short-story-award-2026/
CATEGORIES:Competition Deadline
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SUMMARY:Competition Deadline: Deepings Literary Festival Short Story Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the competition website: \n  \nTheme – Hidden Treasures\nPlease give your story a title\, which can be different from Hidden Treasures as long as that is clearly the theme. \nSubmissions\nAll entries will be read by members of the DLF committee and the top stories put forward to category judges: \nChildren’s category judge: Barbara Henderson (award-winning author of children’s novels and adult non-fiction; she also works as a drama teacher and visits schools as an author and storyteller). \nAdult’s category judge: Vaseem Khan (author of two award-winning crime series and books in a series featuring Q from the James Bond franchise; he was the Chair of the UK Crime Writers’ Association in 2023–25). \nClosing date\nMonday 9th March 2026. Entries received after this date will not be considered. Please aim to send your entry in as soon as you can rather than wait for the closing date. \nPrizes\nWinners will each receive a £30 book token and the opportunity to have their story published in I’d Rather be in Deeping magazine. \n  \nEnter here.
URL:https://ensfr.univ-angers.fr/event/competition-deadline-deepings-literary-festival-short-story-festival-2026/
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SUMMARY:Competition Deadline: Brick Lane Short Story Prize 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the competition website: \n  \nThe Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize 2026 is now open for submissions to writers from the UK and Ireland! \nSubmissions close at 5pm on Monday 2nd March \nWe are looking for original short fiction\, between 1\,000-3\,500 words\, from writers that have not been previously published. \nEntry to the competition is £10.00 per story. \nThere are a limited amount of free spaces for writers on a low income\, please email enquiries@bricklanebookshop.org to request one of these – they will be granted on a first come basis. We also ask that you let us know if you are a UK or Irish resident. \nFirst Prize is £1\,000\, 2nd Prize is £500\, and 3rd Prize is £250. \nThe twelve shortlisted stories will feature in the Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize 2026 anthology\, which will be released in October. \nPrizes will also be awarded to some of our shortlisted writers\, selected by our prize partners. \n  \nEnter here.
URL:https://ensfr.univ-angers.fr/event/competition-deadline-brick-lane-short-story-prize-2026/
CATEGORIES:Competition Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
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SUMMARY:Event: Next Generation Short Story Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Next Generation Short Story Awards is a not-for-profit awards program open to authors writing original unpublished short stories (5\,000 words or less per story) in English. Brought to you by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA) and Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG)\, the 2026 Next Generation Short Story Awards offers 30+ categories\, and is open to all authors\, even first-time authors\, in the U.S.\, Canada or internationally. \nThe top short stories will be considered for a cash prize\, gold medal\, complimentary invitation to attend the annual NGIBA awards gala where you will be recognized if your story is a Grand Prize Winner\, literary exposure\, inclusion in an annual anthology\, and recognition as one of the top short stories written this year! \nThe Next Generation Short Story Awards will honor and award 1 Winner and 3 Finalists in each of the 30+ categories and 3 Grand Prize Winners from all entries submitted this year. Winners and Finalists will receive the following: \nGrand Prize Winners: $500 cash prize for 1st plus a trophy; $300 cash prize for 2nd; $200 cash prize for 3rd. Plus all Grand Prize Winners will receive a gold medal\, complimentary invitation to attend the NGIBA awards gala\, story and author bio published in the Anthology of Winners along with a complimentary copy of the Anthology of Winners. \nWinners in each of 30+ Categories: $75 cash prize\, gold medal\, story and author bio published in the Anthology of Winners along with a complimentary copy of the Anthology of Winners. \nFinalists: Story title and author name mentioned in the Anthology of Winners along with the Anthology of Winners available to purchase at half price. Beginning with the 2026 awards year\, Finalists will be able to order medals. \nOther Benefits: Exposure for a full year as a Winner or Finalist on the Next Generation Short Story Awards website\, social media coverage\, complimentary Winner or Finalist gold award sticker image to display on writers’ social media\, potential literary acknowledgements and accolades. \nThe entry deadline date for the 2026 awards program is Thursday\, February 26\, 2026.
URL:https://ensfr.univ-angers.fr/event/event-next-generation-short-story-awards/
CATEGORIES:Competition Deadline,Event
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SUMMARY:Competition Deadline: Inkspot Publishing’s Inaugural Short Story Competition
DESCRIPTION:From the competition website: \nFollowing the sad demise of the Chipping Norton Literary Festival\, Inkspot is picking up the baton and we’re looking forward to receiving entries from writers from far and wide. \n\nDetails\n\n\n\nJudge:  Kate Nash\, Literary Agent\nSponsor:  World Privilege Plus\nEntry fee:  £10 for stories up to 2\,500 words. £15 for stories up to 5\,000 words\nWord Limit:  2\,500 (£10)\, 5\,000 (£15)\nDeadline (Closing Date):  12 Midnight GMT\, Sunday 30th November 2025\nThe shortlist will be announced on Friday 27th March 2026\nWinners will be announced on Friday 10th April 2026.\n\nWriters on low incomes are encouraged to email hello@inkspotpublishing.com and will be able to enter their stories for free. Proof of status may be required. \n\n  \nEnter here.
URL:https://ensfr.univ-angers.fr/event/competition-deadline-inkspot-publishings-inaugural-short-story-competition/
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