From the competition website: Open to writers of all ages and backgrounds. A postcard is a simple thing: image on one side, writing on the other. But the relationship between image and text can be complex and teasing. Postcards always tell a story of some kind and are often glimpses into larger stories, inklings...
From the competition website: Plough is thrilled to announce its inaugural annual short fiction contest, open to writers anywhere in the world. The winning writer will receive a two thousand dollar award and the winning story will be published in Plough. In addition, up to three finalists will receive two hundred and fifty dollars as...
Celebrate stories, poetry, writing and everything in between with another fantastic line up of events, workshops and performances. Avid readers can look forward to a brilliant mix of author talks featuring local talent, regional writers and bestselling favourites. We have two costume talks, creative calligraphy, a regency tea dance workshop and lots more. If you’re...
From the competition website: A short story competition organised by Clapham Writers charity in honour of the late Penelope McNeile; celebrating creativity, diversity, storytelling, and emerging literary voices. Whether you are writing your first short story or have been writing for years, the McNeile Competition is an opportunity to share your voice, challenge your...
From the competition website: The Short Story Award is open to unrepresented writers anywhere in the world. All you need is a complete short story up to 2,500 words. Prize: cash + agent introduction, 1st Prize £1,000 + agent introduction, 2nd Prize £300, 3rd Prize £100This year's judges are literary agent, Corissa Hollenbeck, at...