From the competition website: Three rounds per year: March to June, July to October, and November to February. Full details in the rules. In summary: 300 word limit. £1000 prize for the winner, £300 second and £100 third. Two commendations £30 each. 50 longlisted entrants offered publication in our end of year print and...
From the competition website: Since 1732, The London Magazine has published short stories by some of the most well-regarded writers in English, from Jean Rhys and Raymond Carver to Virginia Woolf and V. S. Pritchett. Our annual Short Story Prize seeks out new voices to join this distinguished literary history. Established to support and...
The Short Story Salon returns with an evening of readings and conversation from three exciting contemporary writers: Elsa Court, Kim Wiltshire, and Georgina Parfitt. Join us online on 19 October at 18.00 (BST) / 19.00 (CEST) as each writer shares a short story and discusses their creative practice. A thoughtful, intimate online gathering for anyone...
From the competition website: Submit a flash fiction piece of between 100 and 300 words, on any theme. 1 Winner will receive £200.00 and publication 2 Highly Commended will receive £100.00 and publication 3 Shortlisted will receive £80.00 and publication Judge: TBC The closing date for FFF Competition Thirty-Six is Friday, 23rd October 2026...
From the competition website: Scratch A4 is a bi-annual Short Story competition for <1000 word stories. The six shortlisted writers are invited to read their stories at the amazing Scratch A4 final. Submissions are opening in September for Scratch A4 Winter '26! The window runs from September 12 until midnight, 24th October. Enter...