2023 Anthology Short Story Award
The Anthology Short Story Award is now open for entries.
Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, this short story award is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style. Stories submitted must not exceed the maximum of 1,500 words. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish.
It is not a requirement, but is advisable to refer to Anthology magazine or purchase a copy before submitting your work, so that you can see the type of material we publish. Subscriptions and single copies are available to purchase through our online shop.
Prizes
- FIRST: The winner will receive a €1,000 cash prizeand the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology. The winner will also receive a one-year subscription subscription to Anthology.
- SECOND: €250
- THIRD: €150
Submission Deadline & Entry Fees:
- Very Early Bird:€10 – up to 31 December 2022
- Earlybird:€12 – up to 30 April 2023
- Standard fee:€18 – up to 31 August 2023
Terms and Conditions
- To enter, submit an original, unpublished short story, written in English with a maximum of 1,500 words.
- The closing date for receipt of entries is 31 August 2023 at midnight GMT.
- There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit. Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee.
- There is no restriction on theme or style.
- There is no age limit.
- Submissions will be judged on literary merit, originality and readability.
- Once selected, the winner will be contacted by email or telephone.
- Copyright remains with the author but Anthologyreserves the right to be the first to publish or arrange a broadcast of selected works. The right to use the stories to further publicise this award is also retained.
- Submission of a written piece implies the author’s acceptance of the rules and conditions.
- Prize money will be paid on publication of the winning Short Story in AnthologyMagazine.
Previous Short Story Winners
2021 Winner: Scenes From a Return Journeyby Julian Vignoles
2020 Winner: Islandsby Niamh Donnellan
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