The Writers College Short Story Competition A project of The Writers College (see other related projects). About Calling All Emerging Writers From Around the World! Think you’ve got a story worth telling? The Writers' College Short Story Competition is your chance to prove it! We're on the lookout for fresh, original voices in fiction. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for early bird entries. The fee is GBP £8 (below average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who have had work published no more than four times. Country of Publication International Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026 11:59 PM UTC (in 15 days).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:The End of the Line (30 Sep 2026 23:59 UTC)Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: NZD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Email. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @the_writers_collegeX (Twitter) @Writerscollege For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Writers College Short Story Competition 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 ProjectsThe Global Novel Writing Competition DNQMy Writing Journey Competition CLOSED 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: 02 Sep 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