Short Story and Other Writing Competitions 2024
Listed below are upcoming competitions that you might like to enter. They are listed by submission closing date, not when the competition is open.
Please read all instructions and entry requirements.
The Importance of Genre – Introduction
Every writer needs to find their unique voice and what it is about their story that makes it stand out.
Your story will have its best chance of finding its audience if you are aware of what genre your story fits into and what your readers’ expectations are. Bearing in mind, the fiction world is divided into roughly two segments: literary fiction and commercial/genre fiction.
2023 Writers’ Studio Short Story Competition Winning Entries
Congratulations to our Prize Winners and to all those who entered.
We were thrilled with both the quality and number of entries we received.
Our Judge, Zahid Gamieldien has awarded the top 3 entries as per below.
Congratulations, William, Brid & Alexander.
Writers’ Studio Short Story Competition 2023
Our Annual Short Story Competition for 2023 is now open for entries!
Please read all instructions before submitting an Entry.
– Entries must be between 1500 words and a maximum of 2500 words.
– Short Story Theme: Open
Deadline: 5pm on Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Short Story and Other Writing Competitions 2023
Listed below are upcoming competitions that you might like to enter. They are listed by submission closing date, not when the competition is open.
Please read all instructions and entry requirements.
2022 Writers’ Studio Short Story Competition Winning Entries
Congratulations to our Prize Winners and to all those who entered.
We were thrilled with both the quality and number of entries we received.
Our Judge, Zahid Gamieldien has awarded the top 3 entries as per below.
Congratulations, Zachary, Cassie & Laura.