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Scratch A4 Short Story Competition - Submit by April 25, 2026

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Applicant criteria

NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
  • No specific age required
Gender
  • Both

Opportunity criteria

Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-04-25

Opportunity description

The Scratch A4 Short Story Competition is now accepting entries from aspiring writers around the globe. This prestigious competition is a fantastic opportunity for writers to showcase their storytelling skills in a short story format of 1,000 words or less.

With a lineup of esteemed judges from the literary world, including Gurnaik Johal and Emily Fish, this competition promises to draw out the best in contemporary short fiction. The finalists will have the unique opportunity to present their works live in Soho, London, on June 6, 2026.

Program Details

  • Accepts stories of up to 1,000 words.
  • Entry fee: £4.
  • An external competition with all entries submitted via the official website.
  • A chance to perform on stage at a live event in Soho for six finalists.

Benefits

    • Opportunity to read your story live in front of an audience and a professional judging panel at an event in London.
    • Literary recognition and acknowledgment from the publisher Scratch Books.
    • Enhanced publishing opportunities, including potential inclusion of the story in future Scratch Books publications.
    • Networking with other writers and creatives while attending a live literary event, providing valuable professional and cultural experience.

Eligibility criteria

  • Open to all ages, though young adults and adults interested in short stories are preferred.
  • Global participation is welcome, but you must be able to attend the final event in London, UK, if your story is selected.
  • Stories must be original, written in English, and under 1,000 words.
  • Submit the story anonymously (without the author’s name in the file) to ensure fair judging.
  • Opportunity to showcase your literary work at a real literary event in London with professional evaluation by a panel of judges.
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