Event Details
The Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition 2025 is open for entries. Entries can be on any subject, theme or genre. Your story must be written in English. A maximum of
Event Details
The Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition 2025 is open for entries.
Entries can be on any subject, theme or genre. Your story must be written in English. A maximum of 3,000 words. No minimum.
All entries are judged anonymously. Please do not include your name, address, phone number, email, website, social media details, etc. on the short story document or in the file name as this will result in disqualification.
First prize is £1,000, an online creative writing course with Creative Writing Ink, and publication on their website. Two runners-up will receive £200 each.
The deadline for receipt of all entries is September 30th at 4 pm (GMT).
Final Judge: Tyler Paterson.
FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.
Sudowrite
We’re keen to encourage quality, so we recommend writers refine their stories before submitting using Sudowrite – a creative writing tool designed to help you rewrite, expand, and enhance your prose with ease. Whether you need help overcoming writer’s block, finding the perfect phrase, or strengthening your story, Sudowrite offers tools that support your creative flow. Visit their website to explore Sudowrite — free trials are available.
