April, 2026
Event Details
The Jane Austen Literacy Foundation invites writers worldwide (aged 16 ) to enter their annual short story competition. This year’s theme is A Story Worth Telling — write an original fictional story in any setting, time period or genre. Open to both new and experienced fiction writers. Free to enter.
Three winning stories will be recorded as a worldwide audiobook by multi-award-winning Austen narrator Alison Larkin, and the overall winner announced in Chawton, Jane Austen’s literary home, with Jane’s family in June 2026.
A truly global competition — past years have welcomed entries from over 30 countries. Founded by Caroline Jane Knight, Jane Austen’s fifth great niece, the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation is a registered not for profit organisation run by volunteers. The Foundation connects a world-wide community of people who believe in the power of literacy.
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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