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The Bristol Short Story Prize is open for entries.

Submission Guidelines

  • Open to entries of up to 4,000 words from any genre and from published and unpublished authors alike
  • Open to writers worldwide
  • Entries must be previously unpublished
  • Open theme

Entry fee: £14

Prizes:

  • All shortlisted entries will receive £50, be published in our print anthology and receive a free copy
  • 1st Prize: £1000, 2nd Prize: £500, 3rd Prize: £250

Deadline: Friday 31 January midnight (BST)

Please note: This is an external competition; all details, all submissions are on their website. Click here.

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