International Short Story Writing Competition 2027 with Cash Prizes of Up to £1,000
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature
- LocationRemotely
- Deadline2027-06-30
Opportunity description
British writer Christopher Fielden has announced that applications are now open for the To Hull And Back Humorous Short Story Competition 2027, an international literary competition aimed at encouraging writers and creative individuals to produce original short stories that combine literary creativity with humor and satire.
The competition is held every two years and welcomes submissions from writers around the world, whether beginners or professionals, without requiring previous publishing experience or specific academic qualifications.
Participants can submit short stories written in English, with a maximum length of 2,500 words. Each story must include an element of humor or satire, whether as a central theme or simply as an amusing situation within the narrative.
Benefits
- Grand cash prize for the first-place winner
- Multiple additional prizes
- Publication of winning stories in a book or on the official website
- Opportunity to showcase your work to a global audience
- Certificate or official recognition for selected participants
- Strengthen your CV with an international literary achievement
Eligibility criteria
- Open to all nationalities
- Available for both beginners and professionals
- The story must be original and unpublished, written in English, and have a humorous or satirical tone
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International Short Story Writing Competition 2027 with Cash Prizes of Up to £1,000