WestWord Short Story Prize A project of WestWord Journal (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is GBP £12 to £40 (average to above average for contests). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: GBP £250 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @retreatwest.bsky.social Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope WestWord 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsRetreat West First Chapter Competition DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Retreat West Flash Fiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Retreat West Micro Fiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Retreat West Novel Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Retreat West Opening Lines Competition DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Retreat West Short Story Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsRetreat West Themed Flash Fiction Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsUnpublished Writer Edition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord 1000 Word Photo Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWestword Christmas Countdown Competition Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Flash Focus Feature Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Hermit Crab Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Journal Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Micro Fiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Mini Memoir Series Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Monthly Micro Fiction Writing Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Past Times Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Prize Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Short Story Spotlight Charges fees for all submissionsWestWord Story Sunday CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions 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: 03 Jul 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