Dorset Fiction Award

This project is believed to be defunct. (June 2019)

About

Born in Dorset, England – the Dorset Fiction Award thrives on talented writers from its home county and the rest of the world. We believe that one of the best things you can do to improve yourself as a writer, is to enter contests – for new writers, it pushes your art into that higher level, and for the seasoned, it keeps you on your feet. And no matter what the results are of the contest, you'll always come out of it a better writer. For our competition, we perpetuating the art of short story writing. A unique and compelling way of telling any story, characters are honed and potent, prose is direct and arresting, and the plot is nuanced and imaginative. We are challenging you to write a short story in fewer than one thousand words. We're searching for creative flare, killer prose, and that je ne sais quoi that makes great writing great.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Awarded 2 x per year

Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 999 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026