Deadline
April 19, 2021
Who may enter
Entrants must be 16 years or over.
Details
The competition is organised by Jude Higgins, Jane Riekemann and Alison Woodhouse.
Stories can be on any theme or subject but must be original and written in English. They must also be for adult or young adult readers. Non-fiction and fiction written for children under 13 years is not eligible.
Maximum length is 2,200 words.
Entries must not have been previously published in print or online, been broadcast or won a prize.
The competition will be judged by Norah Perkins.
Check rules before entering and enter HERE.
Entry fee
£9 per entry
Prizes
• 1st prize: £1,200
• 2nd prize: £300
• 3rd prize: £100
• Acorn Award for an unpublished writer of fiction: £100
Anthology publication for the twenty shortlisted authors.
Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.