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Our current competition: New Writers Novel Prize 2026 – Deadline: 31st October 2026. Top Prize: £1,000 + Lifetime Access to The Novel Factory (Version 3).
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The Observer / Redstone Press Postcard Story Prize 2026 invites writers of all ages and backgrounds to submit a short story, poem, or piece of text (up to 250 words) in response to one of ten postcard images. Inspired by Having a Wonderful Time, a new anthology of postcard fiction by Redstone Press, the competition will be judged by Julian Barnes, Jan Carson, Tom Gatti, and Ardashir Vakil.
Three winners will each receive £300, publication in The Observer, and a place on an Arvon Foundation online masterclass.
Closing date: 1 September 2026. Check the competition site for the full terms and conditions.
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