September, 2025
Event Details
The Henshaw Press Short Story Competition is open for submissions. Open to short stories on any subject up to 2,000 words written by anyone over 16 years of age. Prizes: 1st – £200 2nd
Event Details
The Henshaw Press Short Story Competition is open for submissions.
Open to short stories on any subject up to 2,000 words written by anyone over 16 years of age.
Prizes:
- 1st – £200
- 2nd – £100
- 3rd – £50
Winning stories are published on the Henshaw Press website. Winning entrants will be offered the opportunity to have their stories included in the next Henshaw Anthology.
Results are announced by the end of October 2025.
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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