21 Years and Under Category:

£1,000 for the winning entry
Over 21 Category:

£500 for the winning entry

All shortlisted entries will be published in a professionally produced paperback anthology.

Stories must follow the 2026 theme: “The Cheat.”

The word count must be between 1,500 and 5,000 words.

Entries must be written in English.

All submissions must be original and unpublished.

There is no entry fee for participants aged 21 years and under.
Participants over 21 years must pay:

£10 standard entry fee

£5 for those with a valid student ID

Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
1. Visit Our Official Website.
2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details.
4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button.
6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
7. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
8. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application.
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