Writing Competitions

Claret Press 2027 Short Story Competition

The Claret Press 2027 Short Story Competition is open for entries. Submission Guidelines Open to stories that reflect today’s politics Topics for consideration include: Immigration, asylum-seeking and the climate, access…
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FFF Competition Thirty-Six

FFF Competition Thirty-Six is open for entries. Submission Guidelines Submit a flash fiction piece of between 100 and 300 words on any theme Judge: Emma Phillips Entry fee: £4.95 fee per…
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New Writers Novel Prize 2026

The New Writers Novel Prize is open for entries. Submission Guidelines Open to entries from anywhere in the world from writers aged 18 or older. Entries may be any theme…
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NAWE Flash Fiction Contest 2026

NAWE Flash Fiction Contest 2026 is open for entries. Submission Guidelines Open to writers worldwide 200-word entries. Theme: ‘Writing Worlds’ Judge: Karina Lickorish Quinn Entry fee: Entry is free for registered…
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Scratch A4 Competition

Scratch Books is about to open submissions for the Scratch A4 short story competition. The submission window is from Sept 12 – 24th October.  Submission Guidelines Story must be less…
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ManicWorld Magazine Submissions

ManicWorld Magazine is seeking submissions for its anthology for December 2026. Submission Guidelines Submissions must be on any of the themes of Routine, Ritual and Rupture Open to everyone 18…
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Winning Writers’ Contests

Winning Writers’ contests are open for entries. Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest TOM HOWARD PRIZE: $3,500 for a poem in any style or genre MARGARET REID PRIZE: $3,500 for a…
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The Henshaw Press Short Story Competition

The Henshaw Press Short Story Competition is open for entries. Submission Guidelines Profits all go towards books for schools A short story on any subject up to 2,000 words Henshaw…
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