Prizes: First prize: Interview for the New2theScene podcast; £50 New2theScene vouchers; ‘Spotlight author’ and winner’s blog, with the story featured on the New2theScene website (and possibly an anthology); Notable mentions: £15 New2theScene vouchers; possible publication in anthology
Deadline: 12pm (midday UK time) on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Entry Fee: £10
Prizes: The Winner of each Award will receive a £500 cash Prize; In addition, each Winner can take up time a ‘Time to Write’ package which includes a 3-night stay at a Hotel in Belfast, and 4 days of dedicated writing space in The Crescent. Two Runners Up for each Category will receive a £250 cash prize.
Word Limit: Poetry Award: between 3-5 poems of up to 60 lines each. Short Story of up to 2,500 words.
Category: Short Story Competitions / Poetry Competitions
Prizes: Two to four winners share in the $1,000 USD total prize pool. 10-20 writers Shortlisted. All entries considered for publication, and for submission to the Pushcart.
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