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At NewWriters.org.uk, we curate the best and most trusted current and upcoming writing competitions for writers in the UK and internationally — including flash fiction, short stories, poetry, novels, and non-fiction. Each competition listing includes the deadline, prize details, word limit, entry fee, and eligibility so you can quickly decide which contests fit your writing goals.
Our current competition: New Writers 100-Word Writing Competition 2026 – Deadline: 30th Apr 2026. Prizes: 1st: £1,000; 4x Runners-up: £100.
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The Inkspot Publishing £500 for 500 Flash Fiction Writing Competition is open for entries. Writers from anywhere in the world can submit to this short story competition.
The judge is Peter Buckman, Literary Agent at The Ampersand Agency. Note that the word limit is 500 words, and there is the option to receive feedback on your entry (for an additional fee). The shortlist date is Sunday 21st June 2026 and the winners will be announced on Sunday 19th July 2026. Check out the competition website for the full details.
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