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Bedford Competition: International Short Story and Poetry Awards
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-10-31
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- Bedford Competition
- Deadline
- 31 October 2026
- Where
- Kempston, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- $2,670
- Disciplines
- poetry, short story, fiction, writing
About this opportunity
The Bedford Competition offers annual awards for poetry and short stories. Two winners will receive approximately $2,670 and publication in the Bedford Competition anthology. The entry fee is $11, and submissions are due by October 31, 2026.
Who can apply
- Submit a poem of up to 40 lines or a short story of up to 3,000 words with an £8.50 (approximately $11) entry fee by October 31.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.