November, 2025
Event Details
The Inkspot Publishing Short Story Competition is open for submissions. Submit stories up to 2,500 words, or stories between 2,500-5,000 words. Your submission must be written in English or be your
Event Details
The Inkspot Publishing Short Story Competition is open for submissions.
Submit stories up to 2,500 words, or stories between 2,500-5,000 words. Your submission must be written in English or be your own work translated into English.
Prizes:
- First Prize: £1,000
- Second Prize: £250
- Third Prize: £100
The authors of the Top 12 stories will have an opportunity to feature on FictionJunkies.com, a website which publishes short stories of all genres online. The Top 3 stories will be published on Inkspot Publishing’s website.
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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