Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-03-01
Opportunity description
Competition Overview
The Ironclad Short Story Competition for Spring 2026 is now open for submissions. This competition seeks diverse entries from writers of all ages to explore their creative potential.
Financial Benefits and Coverage
- First prize: £100 and publication
- Second prize: £50 and publication
- Third prize: £25 and publication
Eligibility Requirements
Stories must adhere to the theme ‘RESERVED’ with a maximum length of 6,000 words. The competition is open to all age groups. Multiple submissions are allowed. An entry fee of £9.75 per story is applicable.
Available Fields of Study
The competition encourages creativity in all literary fields, allowing participants to explore any theme they are passionate about.
How to Apply Step by Step
- Compose a story based on the prompt ‘RESERVED’.
- Ensure the story is no longer than 6,000 words.
- Pay the entry fee of £9.75 per submission.
- Submit the story through the competition's official website before 31st January 2026.
Benefits
- First prize: £100 and publication
- Second prize: £50 and publication
- Third prize: £25 and publication
Eligibility criteria
- Story must respond to the prompt ‘RESERVED’
- Maximum length: 6,000 words
- Entry fee: £9.75 per story
- Open to all ages