The competition is organized by Jude Higgins. Entrants must be 16 years or over.

Entries can be on any theme or subject but must be original and written in English. They must also be for adult or young adult readers. Non-fiction and fiction written for children under 13 years is not eligible.

Entries must not have been previously published in print or online, been broadcast or won a prize.

The judge is Sarah Freligh.

We are keen to encourage quality, so suggest writers to check their stories before submitting using Prowritingaid. They have free and paid versions and are the best writing software we know to help improve grammar, readability and check for repetition, ‘sticky’ sentences and suggest alternatives.