The StorySloth 500 Writing Competition for Cash Prizes 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity description
The StorySloth 500 offers an exciting opportunity for writers to showcase their creativity and gain recognition along with fantastic prizes. Open to all registered StorySloth authors, this competition signals a remarkable occasion for literary talents to shine through their writing, offering a platform free from entry costs. StorySloth fosters an innovative community where writers can publish works and attract global audiences, alongside winning lucrative prizes such as Amazon vouchers and a distinguished badge as a founding author on their profile.
Competition Details
- Entry is open to all registered authors at StorySloth, and registration is free.
- Stories should be 500 words max; titles are not included in this limit.
- Submissions can cover any genre or subject matter.
- Submissions must be original and previously unpublished.
- Only one entry per author is allowed.
- All stories will undergo a standard review process by StorySloth before entering the competition.
Available Fields / Genres
The competition accepts entries in any literary or creative discipline, offering participants the scope to demonstrate their diverse writing skills.
Benefits
- Top prize: £50 Amazon voucher.
- Permanent founding author badge on StorySloth profile.
- Five randomly selected stories will receive £10 Amazon vouchers.
Eligibility criteria
- Author must be a registered member at StorySloth.
- Submission must be original and unpublished.
- Story should not exceed 500 words.