Online Writing Tips Story Prize

A project of Online Writing Tips

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (April 2020)

About

Here at Online Writing Tips, we love sharing our free advice that helps you craft your stories. It’s what makes us tick. But lately we’ve felt neglected—we know you’re out there writing fiction that captures the hilarious to the heart-breaking. The thing is, we don’t get to see it. It’s upsetting. In light of this, we are delighted to announce the launch of the Online Writing Tips Short Fiction Prize. It’s free to enter and we are offering a mouth-watering monetary prize to the winner!

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown contest frequency

Fiction On Hiatus

There is no theme. We simply want the stories that move us. We want fiction that makes us laugh or cry—or both.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 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 (1-4.9 US cents per word) to 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: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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