Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-03-19
Opportunity description
Competition Overview
The Henshaw Press Short Story Competition offers new and experienced writers the chance to submit their literary works and win cash prizes. This competition assesses creativity and originality in literary writing and is open for everyone over 16 years old.
Financial Benefits and Coverage
The first-place winner receives £200, the second-place winner receives £100, and the third-place winner receives £50. The fee to enter the competition is £6. An optional critique can be obtained for an additional £14.
Eligibility Requirements
All submissions must be original and unpublished, with a word limit of 2,000 words per story. Writers are allowed to submit up to five stories per competition.
Available Fields of Study
This competition accepts submissions on any literary subject, encompassing all artistic and literary fields.
How to Apply Step by Step
- Prepare your short story with no more than 2,000 words.
- Submit the entry fee via PayPal or cheque to Hobeck Books.
- Submit all entries via the competition website.
- Ensure the stories are original and unpublished.
Benefits
- First Prize: £200
- Second Prize: £100
- Third Prize: £50
Eligibility criteria
- Stories must be original and unpublished
- Word limit: 2,000 words per story
- Age requirement: Over 16 years
- Up to five stories per competition allowed