100 Words Writing Competition 2026 in the United Kingdom
By: Southam Book FestivalLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 16 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature, Others
Fees£3 للمشاركة الواحدة
Deadline2026-09-05
Opportunity description
Do you have a talent for creative writing and are you looking for an opportunity to showcase it on an international stage? The 100 Words Competition 2026 in the United Kingdom invites you to take part in a unique literary challenge: writing an ultra-short story of no more than 100 words. This competition offers writers from around the world the chance to transform their ideas into impactful and innovative pieces of writing, compete for cash prizes, and gain recognition through publication opportunities within an international literary community.
Target Audience
- Beginner and professional writers.
- Enthusiasts of flash fiction and very short stories.
- Creative writing and literature lovers.
- Young people and adults aged 16 and above.
Entry Fee
- £3 per entry.
- £10 for up to five entries.
Prizes
- First Prize: £60.
- Second Prize: £30.
- Third Prize: £20.
Benefits
- Cash prizes awarded to the winning entries.
- Publication of the names of winners and shortlisted participants on the festival’s official website.
- An opportunity to showcase literary talent to a wide audience of readers and writers.
- Participants retain the intellectual property rights to their submitted works, while the festival reserves the right to publish selected entries.
Eligibility criteria
- Open to individuals aged 16 years and above.
- Entries must be original works created solely by the participant.
- The story must not exceed 100 words, including the title.
- The story must include the word HORIZON.
- The word HORIZON may not be used as the story title.
- Entries must not have been previously published or submitted to another competition simultaneously.
- All submissions must be written in English.
See also: Various and Outstanding International Awards and Competitions
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