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NEXT CONTEST:

2025 OPEN SHORT STORY COMPETITION

PRIZES: £5,000 | CLOSES: 16th DECEMBER, 2025 | WORDS: 8,000 max, no min.
Our 2024 Open Short Story Competition is open to writers of all genres and styles. Whether you write sci-fi, historical, horror, or anything else, we want to read your story!
FEEDBACK EXCHANGES (Optional)
Participants can take part in two peer feedback sessions in our Facebook group:
First Feedback Exchange: 1st November
Second Feedback Exchange: 1st December
Share your story privately with other entrants and get constructive feedback to help make your submission the best it can be. Engaging with other writers is also a fun way to connect with the community!
Why Enter?
Prize: £2,000 for the winning story, £1,000 for second place, £500 for third place, and a separate £1,500 prize draw where every writer has another chance to win, no matter how their story scores!
Grow as a writer: Get feedback, polish your entry, and showcase your unique voice.
Entry: £8

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