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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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Sunlight Books Time Travel Short Story Competition
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Sunlight Books Time Travel Short Story Competition is open to entries of between 1,000 and 8,000 words until 30th June 2025. Note the following rules and judging criteria:
– Originality is key—entries must be 100% original and not generated by AI
– Judging Breakdown: 10% Formatting, 15% Spelling & Grammar, 25% Use of Time-Travel Concept, 50% Storytelling (Writing, Character & Plot Development)
– Strict anonymity—your name must not appear anywhere in the document
– Stories published elsewhere are NOT eligible until after the competition exclusivity period (30 days post-results)
The winner will receive the top prize of £500 plus publication in the Sunlight Books’ Time-Travel Anthology, while the Highly Commended Stories will also be considered for publication.
Check out the competition site for the full terms and information.
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