Anthology Short Story Competition

(Updated 22 Mar 2025) The Anthology Short Story Competition was set up to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication. This award is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world.

APPLICATION WINDOW

ACTIVE

DEADLINE

31 Jul 2025

PRIZES

FIRST: The winner will receive a €1,000 cash prize and their winning story will be published in a future issue of Anthology.

SECOND: €250

THIRD: €150

Note that a registration fee of €15 is required.

OTHER KEY DATES

January 2025: Early Bird Deadline after which the fee rises to €18 per entry.

HOST COUNTRY

Ireland

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

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Credit: Anthology Short Story Competition

Date Added: 19 May 2023