Desperate Literature Fiction Competition 2026 in Spain - Win Cash Prizes
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize 2026 offers an incredible platform for aspiring writers to showcase their narrative skills. Based in Madrid, Spain, the competition celebrates boundary-pushing fiction and strong character narratives.
Financial Benefits and Coverage
The competition offers significant prize rewards. First prize is €2,000 and a week's residency at the Civitella Ranieri Foundation. Two runner-up prizes of €1,000 each also await deserving participants.
Eligibility Requirements
The competition is open to anyone aged 18 and over. Submit previously unpublished stories of up to 2000 words in English, formatted in .pdf. An entry fee applies: €20 for the first submission, €10 for each additional story.
Available Fields of Study
The competition accepts stories of any genre, providing diverse writers an opportunity to explore their craft.
How to Apply Step by Step
- Prepare your story in English, ensuring it adheres to the 2000-word limit.
- Submit the story in .pdf format and pay the entry fee: €20 for the first submission, €10 for subsequent submissions.
- Visit the official website for more detailed submission guidelines.
- Complete your entry by the deadline of April 19, 2026.
Benefits
- €2,000 cash prize for the first-place winner.
- One-week residency at the Civitella Ranieri Foundation for the first-place winner.
- €1,000 cash prize for two runner-up winners.