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Award
Short Story Competition
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-09-30
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- Creative Writing Ink
- Deadline
- 30 September 2026
- Where
- Online
- Compensation
- $1,335
- Disciplines
- writing, short story
About this opportunity
Creative Writing Ink is offering an annual award for a short story of up to 3,000 words. The winner will receive approximately $1,335, publication on the Creative Writing Ink website, and a free online writing course. The entry fee is approximately $16, and submissions are accepted through their online system until September 30, 2026.
Who can apply
- The competition is open for a short story of up to 3,000 words with a £12 (approximately $16) entry fee.