Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature
Deadline2025-09-30
Opportunity description
The WriteTime Short Story Competitions provide an exciting opportunity for older writers looking to express their literary creativity. This not-for-profit social enterprise focuses on providing support and encouragement for writers aged over 60 from anywhere in the world.
Submissions should not exceed 1500 words.
- First Prize: £100 for the winning story.
- £50 for each of the runner-up stories.
- Winners and Highly Commended stories are considered for inclusion in the WriteTime Anthology.
- All other writers receive brief feedback free of charge.
Entry Fees:
- £5 for one story.
- £10 for three stories.
Deadlines for submissions are 30 September, 31 December, 31 March, and 30 June.
For further details and to enter, you can visit the official website link provided.
Eligibility criteria
- Open to anyone aged over 60 from anywhere in the world.