About the competition
Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, the Anthology Short Story Competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style. Stories submitted must not exceed the maximum of 1,500 words. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish. Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee.
Prize
Cash
FIRST: The winner will receive €1,000 and the winning story will be published in a future issue of Anthology. SECOND: €250 THIRD: €150
Deadline
July 04, 2026
2 weeks from now
Eligibility
Open worldwide unless noted.