Desperate Literature Short Fiction Competition in Spain 2026

Scholarship Overview

Are you passionate about literature and looking to showcase your work? Here's a unique opportunity! The Desperate Literature Short Fiction Competition, a fully-funded project for creative writers in Spain for 2026, offers a platform for short works that challenge ideas and storytelling boundaries through global participation.

Financial Benefits and Coverage

• The First Prize includes a €2,000 cash prize and a week-long residency at the Civitella Ranieri Foundation in Italy.
• The Runner-up Prizes include €1,000 each.

Available Fields of Study

This opportunity welcomes writers from various backgrounds in literature and arts, without specifying a particular literary field, enabling anyone to engage and present their literary vision through a short story or broader literary work encompassing different narrative aspects.

How to Apply Step by Step

1. Visit the official competition website and carefully read the requirements.
2. Prepare your literary work according to the specified conditions.
3. Pay the submission fee, which is €20 for the first entry and €10 for subsequent ones.
4. Submit your work in PDF format through the designated link.
5. Ensure all steps are completed to guarantee your entry is accepted.