Great news — we’ve extended Early-Bird Pricing for the Open Short Story Competition 2025 until 30th September!
That means you still have time to secure your entry at half price and put your story in the running for £3,500 in prizes, plus a bonus prize draw worth an extra £1,500.
Competition Highlights:
🏆 £2,000 Grand Prize 🥈 £1,000 Second Place 🥉 £500 Third Place 🎁 Every ticket also enters you into a £1,500 Bonus Prize Draw packed with writing goodies and vouchers.
📖 Word Limit: Up to 8,000 words (no minimum) ⏰ Closing Date: 16th December 2025 (UK time)
Special Offer: Reserve a Critique!
A handful of critique slots are still available! For just £25, you’ll receive: ✔️ A detailed critique of your entry, based on judges’ scores and comments ✔️ Actionable feedback to strengthen your story ✔️ Insights into how your entry ranked
Spots are limited, so don’t wait if you’d like guaranteed professional feedback.
