September, 2025

Event Details
The Writers’ College are on the lookout for fresh, original voices in fiction. Open to unpublished writers or those with fewer than four publications, from any country. Win cash prizes, industry
Event Details
The Writers’ College are on the lookout for fresh, original voices in fiction. Open to unpublished writers or those with fewer than four publications, from any country.
Win cash prizes, industry recognition, and a chance to impress the expert judges. The top three winners receive editorial comments on their submitted works.
Theme for 2025: All the things we didn’t learn. Writers are free to interpret the theme in any way they choose. The exact phrase “All the things we didn’t learn” must appear somewhere in the story.
All genres are welcome (literary, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, speculative fiction). Entries must be written in English. Stories must be original and unpublished (including online).
FAQ
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