Henshaw Short Story Competition

The Henshaw Press Short Story Competition is a quarterly fiction competition currently overseen by Hobeck Books, a small independent publisher based in Staffordshire. It is open to entrants aged over 16, writing short stories on any subject.

Entrants submit a story of up to 2,000 words with no more than five stories accepted from any one writer per round. Entries must be original, previously unpublished, and not AI-generated; author details must be kept on a separate page from the story itself. An optional paid critique of any entered story is available for an additional fee.

Prizes are £200, £100, and £50 for first, second, and third place, and prize-winning stories are published on the Henshaw Press website and offered a place in the next Henshaw Anthology. All profits from the competition go toward buying books for a chosen school each year.

Is this event legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any opportunity, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work. Check the organizer’s website and carefully read the terms and conditions!

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