Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize A project of Brick Lane Bookshop About The Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize was launched in 2019. Our aim is to celebrate short stories and to give new or emerging writers the chance to be published, some encouragement and a little financial assistance to write. Each year we publish an anthology of the twelve longlisted stories in that year’s competition. We’re looking for new, exciting, and diverse voices. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is GBP £10 (below average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to residents of the UK. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Britons.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: GBP £1,000 for first place.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @bricklanebookshopX (Twitter) @BrickLaneBooks For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 105 min | 137.6 mean avg | 108.0 median | 227 max days (53.5 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: GBP £10.00. Most recent response reported was received on 15 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:04 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 12 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only