WriteTime Short Story Competition for Older Writers
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature
Deadline2025-03-30
Opportunity description
WriteTime is holding a short story competition for writers over 60 from anywhere in the world. Stories must be 1500 words or less. Entry fees: £5 for one story, £10 for three stories.
Prizes:
- Winning story: £100.
- Runner-up: £50 each.
- Winning and highly commended stories will be considered for inclusion in WriteTime Anthology.
- All other writers receive free feedback.
Deadlines: 30 September, 31 December, 31 March and 30 June each year.
Benefits
- Cash prize
- Potential publication in anthology
- Free feedback
Eligibility criteria
Entrants must be over 60 years old. Stories must be in English and under 1500 words.