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SUMMARY:Kurt Vonnegut Speculative Fiction Prize
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 1 November 2023\nEntry Fee: $23\nPrizes: 1st Place: $1\,000\nWord Limit: 10\,000\nJudge: Allegra Hyde\nCategory: Short Story Competitions\nCompetition Website:  northamericanreview.org/kurt-vonnegut-speculative-fiction-prize\n\nThe Kurt Vonnegut Speculative Fiction Prize is run by the North American Review\, the oldest literary magazine in the United States (having been founded way back in 1815). The competition is seeking speculative fiction of all kinds. Though it doesn’t have to be directly influenced by Vonnegut’s work\, it can be (and it surely couldn’t hurt your chances!).  \nWith a tidy first prize of $1\,000 and possible publication in North American Review\, this is a competition worth entering for anyone interested in writing speculative fiction.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/fish-short-story-prize-2/
CATEGORIES:Short Story Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:Fiction Factory Short Story Competition
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: Midnight (UK time) on 31 October 2023\nEntry Fee:  £7.00 (£13 for 2 stories\, £18 for 3 stories) + £18 optional critique\nPrizes: First place: £500\nWord Limit: 3\,000 words\nJudge: Tim Symonds\nCategory: Short Story Competitions\nCompetition Website: fiction-factory.biz/short-story-competition\n\nThis short story competition from Fiction Factory offers a top prize of £500 and gives authors 3\,000 words to play with for their story (or stories – there are discounts for entering two or three). The Competition Judge is the author Tim Symonds who has written five novels including The Mystery of Einstein’s Daughter.  \nNote that there is the chance for an optional critique at an additional cost of £18 per story\, and the winners will be announced in January 2024. The winner will also receive publication on the Fiction Factory website and in a planned anthology.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/fiction-factory-short-story-competition/
CATEGORIES:Short Story Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231024
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SUMMARY:Globe Soup 2023 Genre Smash Short Story Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 23:59 (UK time) on 23 October 2023\nEntry Fee: £5 General Entry\, £9 Late Entry\nPrizes: Winner: £1\,000\nWord Limit: 5\,000\nCategory: Short Story Competitions\nCompetition Website:  globesoup.net/genre-smash-short-story-challenge-2023\n\nFor writers who want to take part in regular competitions but also be part of an online writing community\, Globe Soup is a brilliant option. As well as the open competitions (like this one) which are outlined on their website\, they also have an amazing members-only Facebook group.  \nThe group is a forum in which writers of all types and experience levels can support one another’s endeavours\, share success stories and generally chat about writing. But there are also loads of members-only competitions available\, most with cash prizes\, that are well worth checking out\, including their 7 Day Story Writing Challenges. The group is open to anyone who has entered one of the Globe Soup paid-for competitions. \nBack to this competition\, and with a great prize of £1\,000 for the winner\, it should be on your list of competitions to enter. It will particularly suit those who fancy having a go at historical fiction. \nBut these something of a twist here… all participants will be randomly assigned a genre pairing. As soon as you receive your ‘smashed’ genres\, you’ll have until the closing time to write and submit a short story of any length up to 5\,000 words\, that perfectly and seamlessly combines both genres into one amazing short story. \nThe Genre Pairings \n\nWestern + Horror\nRegency + Thriller\nAlternative History + Fantasy\nUrban + Fairy Tale\nIsekai + Crime\n\nYou won’t know which genre pairing you’ve got until you purchase your ticket for the competition. So if you fancy a challenge that could help push you out of your writing comfort zone\, why not give this a try?
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/globe-soup-genre-smash-short-story-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Short Story Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:The Prose Poem Competition
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: Midnight (UK time) on 15 October 2023\nEntry Fee: 1 poem £3\, 2 poems £4.50\, 3 poems £6\nPrizes: First place: £100; Second place: £50; Third place: £25; Honourable mention: £10 (all plus publication)\nWord Limit: 500 words\nJudge: Ingrid Jendrzejewski\nCategory: Poetry Competitions\nCompetition Website: theprosepoem.com/submit/\n\nThis is one of the few competitions dedicated to prose poetry (if you’re not 100% sure what prose poetry is\, check out this article on understanding prose poetry). The competition is being judged by UK shortform writer Ingrid Jendrzejewski. The longlist will be announced by 30 October 2023\, the shortlist will be announced by 15 November 2023 and the winners will be announced by 30 November 2023.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/the-prose-poem-competition/
CATEGORIES:Poetry Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing NZ Short Story Prize 2024
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 11.59 pm (NZST) on 30 April 2024\nEntry Fee: $9\nPrizes: 1st Place: $1\,000 plus online publication and an online creative writing course; two runners-up prizes of $200 each\nWord Limit: 3\,000 words\nJudge: Dr Lucie Brownlee (award-winning writer\, researcher and creative writing tutor)\nCategory: Short Story Competitions\nCompetition Website:  creativewritingink.co.uk/competitions/creative-writing-ink-short-story-competition/\n\nIf you are seeking a well-run and trusted short story competition with a tasty £1\,000 top prize (plus a free creative writing course)\, the Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition could be just the ticket. With two runners-up prizes of £200 and a reasonable entry fee of £9\, this theme-free competition always proves popular. They use Submittable.com for all entries\, which can be both reassuring and generally hassle-free. \nThe judge is award-winning writer\, researcher and creative writing tutor Dr Lucie Brownlee who is a Northern Writers’ Award for Fiction winner for her novel The Song of Annie Chapman and holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Newcastle University. The results will be announced on 15th November 2023.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/creative-writing-nz-short-story-prize/
CATEGORIES:Short Story Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230902
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SUMMARY:V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 5 pm (UK time) on 1 September 2023\nEntry Fee: £7.50\nPrizes: Winner: £1\,000\, the winning entry will be published in Prospect magazine and RSL Review\nWord Limit: 2\,000 to 4\,000 words\nChair of Judges: Julia Armfield\, Fred D’Aguiar and Juliet Jacques\nCategory: Short Story Competitions\nCompetition Website:  rsliterature.org/library-of-articles/v-s-pritchett-short-story-prize/\n\nRun by Royal Society of Literature\, there are few writing competitions (for unpublished stories) that are as prestigious as the V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize. The £1\,000 top prize is perhaps not as large as some that are kicking around these days. But the real prize is that the winning story will be published in Prospect magazine and the RSL Review\, which is bound to be a highlight on most writers’ CVs. \nThe entry fee is a very reasonable £7.50 per story and stories must be between 2\,000 and 4\,000 words. Be sure to read the terms and conditions on the competition website. Note that entrants must be resident in the UK\, Republic of Ireland or Commonwealth. Good luck!
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/vs-pritchett-short-story-prize/
CATEGORIES:Short Story Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230902
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:Manchester Poetry Prize 2023
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 5 pm (UK time) on 1 September 2023\nEntry Fee: £18\nPrizes: Winner: £10\,000 \nWord Limit: A portfolio of 3 to 5 poems with a combined maximum length of 120 lines\nChair of Judges: Malika Booker\nCategory: Poetry Competitions\nCompetition Website:  mmu.ac.uk/writingcompetition/poetry-prize\n\nRun by Manchester Metropolitan University and established by former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy back in 2008\, The Manchester Writing Competition (incorporating the Poetry Prize and the Fiction Prize) is one of the most generous you will find anywhere for unpublished writers. Let’s cut right to the chase: winning £10\,000 would be a good day at the office for most established authors\, but for an unpublished writer with aspirations to make it in the literary world\, it could certainly open doors. \nFor the Poetry Prize\, entries should consist of a portfolio of 3 to 5 poems with a combined maximum length of 120 lines and can be on any theme or subject. The chair of the judges for the Fiction Prize is poet and artist\, Malika Booker.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/manchester-poetry-prize/
CATEGORIES:Poetry Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230902
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SUMMARY:Manchester Fiction Prize 2023
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 5 pm (UK time) on 1 September 2023\nEntry Fee: £18\nPrizes: Winner: £10\,000 \nWord Limit: 2\,500 words\nChair of Judges: Adam O’Riordan\nCategory: Short Story Competitions\nCompetition Website:  mmu.ac.uk/writingcompetition/fiction-prize\n\nRun by Manchester Metropolitan University and established by former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy back in 2008\, The Manchester Writing Competition (incorporating the Poetry Prize and the Fiction Prize) is one of the most generous you will find anywhere for unpublished authors. Let’s cut right to the chase: winning £10\,000 would be a good day at the office for most established authors\, but for an unpublished writer with aspirations to make it in the literary world\, it could be game changing. \nFor the Fiction Prize\, entries should be of no more than 2\,500 words and can be on any theme or subject. The chair of the judges for the Fiction Prize is poet\, short story writer and novelist\, Adam O’Riordan. There is no doubt that winning this competition would pique the interest of agents and publishers\, so – despite the hefty entry fee – it’s well worth getting involved.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/manchester-fiction-prize/
CATEGORIES:Short Story Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230713
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:New Writers Poetry Competition 2023
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: Midday (UK time) on Wednesday 12 July 2023\nEntry Fee: £10 per entry (£1 from each entry donated to charity)\nPrizes: 1st Place: £1\,000; 2nd Place: £300; 3rd Place: £200;\nWord Limit: 40 lines (excluding title)\nCharity:  £1 from each entry will be donated to First Story (England’s leading creative writing charity for young people)\nJudges: Andy Craven-Griffiths\nCategory: Poetry Competitions\nCompetition Website: newwriters.org.uk/poetry-competition\n\nThe first poetry competition run by NewWriters.org.uk\, the New Writers Poetry Competition 2023 is seeking fresh new poetry. With a prize fun of £1\,500 and the winners getting published on the website\, this is a great competition for new and experienced poets to get their work out there. \nWe’ve also got the talented and experienced poet\, playwright and teacher\, Andy Craven-Griffiths as the head judge. You can read more about Andy HERE. \nAlso\, £1.00 from each entry will be donated to creative writing charity\, First Story (who do some brilliant work to help empower young people and give them a creative voice). So even if you don’t win\, you’ll still be contributing to a good cause.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/poetry-comp-2023/
CATEGORIES:Poetry Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:SWLF Writing Competition 2023
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 11.45 pm (UK time) on 30 June 2023\nEntry Fee: £3.20\nPrizes: Winner: £50 in each category\nWord Limit: 40 lines poetry\, 800 words fiction or creative non-fiction\nCategory: Poetry Competitions/Short Story Competitions/Non-fiction Competitions\nCompetition Website:  southwarwickshireliteraryfestival.com/writing-competition-2023\n\nThe South Warwickshire Literary Festival Creative Writing Competition 2023\, to give the full title\, has three categories: Fiction\, Non-fiction\, and Poetry. As well as a £50 prize for each category\, the winning writers will have the opportunity to read their entry at the South Warwickshire Literary Festival on 23rd September 2023. \nThe entry fee is a very reasonable £3.20. Please read the terms and conditions to ensure you stick to the word/line limits and have the correct formatting.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/swlf-writing-competition/
CATEGORIES:Non-fiction Competitions,Poetry Competitions,Short Story Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
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SUMMARY:Poet for Places Prize 2023
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 31 May 2023\nEntry Fee: FREE\nPrizes: Winner: £10\,000 grant. plus one-to-one mentoring from award-winning poet Daljit Nagra\, Dr Emma Filtness and other creative writers at Brunel University London\nWord Limit: 40 lines (one or two poems) plus a 300-word personal statement\nJudges: Professor Daljit Nagra\, Dr Emma Filtness and Dr Nicola Stacey\nCategory: Poetry Competitions\nEligibility: Open to poets aged between 18 and 25 on 1 May 2023; must be resident in London.\nCompetition Website:  heritageoflondon.org/poet-for-places\n\nThe inaugural Poet for Places prize offers the winning poet a potentially life-changing prize of a £10\,000 grant and one-to-one mentoring with award-winning poet Daljit Nagra\, Dr Emma Filtness and other creative writers at Brunel University London. The competition is free to enter and poets can enter one or two poems of a maximum of 40 lines each. The poems should be inspired by historic sites or places in London (see the site for the full details). \nNote that as well as the poem (or poems)\, entrants must also provide a 300-word personal statement that answers the following three questions: \n1. What does London’s heritage and identity mean to you?\n2. Why do you write poetry?\n3. Why do you want to become London’s next Poet for Places? \nTo find our more information about this fantastic opportunity\, visit the website.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/poet-for-places-prize/
CATEGORIES:Poetry Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:Writing District Prize 2023
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 5 pm (EST) on 31 May 2023\nEntry Fee: $15 per entry\nPrizes: First prize: $1\,000 and publication on their website; Two runners-up: $100\nWord Limit: 3\,000 words (no minimum\, title not included in the word count)\nCategory: Short Story Competitions\nCompetition Website: thewritingdistrict.com/the-writing-district-prize-2023\n\nCompetition Details\nThe Writing District Prize 2023 offers a tasty prize of $1\,000 to the short story picked as the best. Entries cost $15 a pop and there is a 3\,000-word limit (not including the title). There is no specific theme. Note that entries must be submitted through the Duosoma submission portal.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/writing-district-prize/
CATEGORIES:Short Story Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Ink Poetry Prize 2023
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 4:00 pm (UK time) on 31 May 2023\nEntry Fee: €6 for first entry\, €5 for each subsequent entry\nPrizes: Winner: €1\,000\nWord Limit: 42 lines\nJudge: Eileen Casey\nCategory: Poetry Competitions\nCompetition Website:  creativewriting.ie/creative-writing-ink-poetry-prize-2023/\n\nThe Creative Writing Ink Poetry Prize 2023 offers the winning poet and whopping €1\,000 prize (plus a free creative writing course). Poets have 42 lines within which to craft their verse and you need to stick to Arial or Times New Roman\, 12pt\, black font\, double spaced.  \nThe judge is poet and author Eileen Casey. \nCreative Writing Ink are a well-regarded organisation who offer a range of courses and editorial services to writers.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/creative-writing-ink-poetry/
CATEGORIES:Poetry Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:Globe Soup Science Fiction Short Story Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 23:59 (UK time) on 6 March 2023\nEntry Fee: £5 General Entry\, £9 Late Entry\nPrizes: Winner: £1\,000\nWord Limit: 5\,000\nCategory: Short Story Competitions\nCompetition Website:  globesoup.net/science-fiction-challenge\n\nFor writers who want to take part in regular competitions but also be part of an online writing community\, Globe Soup is a brilliant option. As well as the open competitions (like this one) which are outlined on their website\, they also have an amazing members-only Facebook group. The group is a forum in which writers of all types and experience levels can support one another’s endeavours\, share success stories and generally chat about writing. But there are also loads of members-only competitions available\, most with cash prizes\, that are well worth checking out\, including their & Day Story Writing Challenges. \nBack to this competition\, and with a nice top prize of £1\,000\, it should be on your list of competitions to enter\, especially if you want to try your hand at a spot of science fiction. It has a generous word limit of 5\,000. Also\, there is usually the opportunity for a feedback exchange with other entrants on the Facebook group once the deadline has passed which can be very useful for those trying to improve their craft.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/globe-soup-science-fiction-short-story-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Short Story Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:Watson\, Little x Indie Novella Prize
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: Midnight UK time on 14 February 2023\nEntry Fee: Free to enter\nPrizes: Mentoring and report by literary agency Watson\, Little\nWord Limit: 5\,000 words plus 300 word synopsis\nCategory: Novella Competitions\nCompetition Website:  indienovella.co.uk/writing-prize\n\nThe Watson Little x Indie Novella Prize is a collaboration between literary agency Watson\, Little and Indie Novella\, an online hub providing information and advice to aspiring authors. The prize is open to writers aged 16 or over who are based in the UK or Ireland. It is free to enter and although there is no cash prize\, the winner will receive a one-hour mentoring session with Watson\, Little (which may lead to representation if they particularly like your work\, though there are no guarantees on this). \nNote that this is a themed competition and entrants can choose one of the following three themes: Community\, Climate\, or Crime Fiction. Although it’s called a novella competition\, it’s open to fiction of all lengths (novels\, novellas\, stories). \nFor those people seeking to get published but don’t want to splash loads of cash on entry fees\, this could be the competition for you. Visit the indienovella.co.uk website for the full details and terms and conditions.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/watson-little-indie-novella-prize/
CATEGORIES:Novel Competitions,Short Story Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20260424T194723
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SUMMARY:2022 Historical Fiction Short Story Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 23:59 (UK time) on 28 October 2022\nEntry Fee: £2.50 Early Entry\, £12 General Entry\nPrizes: Winner: £1\,000\nWord Limit: 4\,000\nCategory: Short Story Competitions\nCompetition Website:  globesoup.net/historical-fiction-challenge\n\nFor writers who want to take part in regular competitions but also be part of an online writing community\, Globe Soup is a brilliant option. As well as the open competitions (like this one) which are outlined on their website\, they also have an amazing members-only Facebook group. The group is a forum in which writers of all types and experience levels can support one another’s endeavours\, share success stories and generally chat about writing. But there are also loads of members-only competitions available\, most with cash prizes\, that are well worth checking out\, including their & Day Story Writing Challenges. The group is open to anyone who has entered one of the Globe Soup paid-for competitions. \nBack to this competition\, and with a great prize of £1\,000 for the winner\, it should be on your list of competitions to enter. It will particularly suit those who fancy having a go at historical fiction. \nBut these something of a twist here… your story should be set in one of five historical periods: \n\nThe Vikings\nWorld War II\nAncient Egypt\nAmerican Civil War\nThe Roaring 20’s\n\nThe twist\, however\, is that you won’t know which period you’ve got until you purchase your ticket for the competition. So if you fancy a challenge that could help push you out of your writing comfort zone\, why not give this a try?
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/globe-soup-2022-historical-short-story-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Short Story Competitions
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