AWP Award Series

February 28, 2026 6:29 pm – 6:29 pm The AWP Award Series is an annual competition for the publication of excellent new book-length works. The competition is open to all authors writing in English, regardless of nationality or residence, and is available to...

Fish Flash Fiction Prize 2026

February 28, 2026 2:34 pm – 2:34 pm The Fish Flash Fiction Prize, run by west Ireland-based Fish Publishing, offers a top prize of €1,000. The prize has been an annual event since 2004. This event is an opportunity to attempt one of the most interesting and...

Voices of Mixed Heritage

February 28, 2026 1:47 pm – 1:47 pm The Voices of Mixed Heritage contest is run by Kinsman Avenue Publishing / Kinsman Quarterly. The organizer is looking for original, unpublished work in English, including short stories, nonfiction essays, or poetry exploring...

Edinburgh Short Story Award

February 28, 2026 9:07 am – 9:07 am The Edinburgh Short Story Award welcomes stories in all genres: literary, historic, crime, romance, gritty realism, contemporary, humour and more. For writers worldwide and stories on any topic up to 2,000 words. Bursaries for...