The Bedford Competition 2026 is open for entries.
Submission Guidelines
- Short Story Competition – up to 3000 words
- Poetry Competition – up to 40 lines
- Open to anyone over the age of 17 years
Judges: Toby Litt and Fran Lock
Entry fee: £8.50 or 3 for £17. Students, £6 or 3 for £12
Prizes: £2000, £400 and £300
Deadline: 31st October
Please note: This is an external competition; all details and all submissions are on their website. Click here.