Claret Press Short Story Competition 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-03-01
Opportunity description
Scholarship Overview
The Claret Press Short Story Competition offers an opportunity for writers to showcase their skills with stories reflecting contemporary politics. This competition invites entries of creative prose under 5,000 words and provides a monetary award for winners.
Financial Benefits and Coverage
- Entry fee: £5
- First prize: £50
- Second prize: £30
- Third prize: £20
Eligibility Requirements
- Original stories only, unpublished elsewhere .
- Max word count of 5,000 .
- The submission must be creative prose only; the submission of articles or poetry is not allowed.
- Entries will be judged anonymously, so please submit your story in DOCX format and do not include your name inside the file.
Available Fields of Study
Field: Media and Journalism
How to Apply Step by Step
- Ensure your story meets all guidelines.
- Register and pay entry fee on their website.
- Subscribe to the 'A Sip of Claret News' mailing list.
Benefits
- Entry fee: £5
- First prize: £50
- Second prize: £30
- Third prize: £20