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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/
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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/
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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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