Anthology Short Story Competition 2025 | Deadline: July 31, 2025

The Anthology Short Story Competition 2025 is currently open for submission. The first prize of €1,000 and the winning story published in Anthology.

Anthology Short Story Competition 2025

The Anthology Short Story Competition 2025 is currently open for submission. The first prize of €1,000 and the winning story published in Anthology magazine. Entries are now invited from creative writers.

About the Anthology Short Story Competition 2025

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and provide a platform for publication, the Anthology Short Story Competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world.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.

It is not a requirement, but is advisable to refer to Anthology magazine or purchase a copy before submitting your work, so that you can see the type of material we publish. Subscriptions and single copies are available to purchase through our online shop.

Prizes for the Anthology Short Story Competition 2025

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

SECOND: €250

THIRD: €150

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• Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition 2025 | Deadline: February 28, 2025
• The Bournemouth Writing Prize 2025 | Deadline: January 15, 2025
• New2theScene Poetry Competition 2024 | Deadline: December 1, 2024
• The Bath Children’s Novel Award 2024 | Deadline: November 30, 2024
• Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2024 | Deadline: November 30, 2024.
• Anthology Short Story Competition 2025 | Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Anthology Flash Fiction Competition | Deadline: September 30, 2025

Submission deadline and entry fees

Final Deadline: 31 July 2025

Early Bird fee – €15: November 2024 – January 2025

Terms and Conditions

• To enter, submit an original, unpublished short story, written in English with a maximum of 1,500 words.
• There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit. Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee.
• All stories are judged anonymously and therefore the writer’s name must not appear on the short story itself. Name and contact details should be on the entry form only.
• There is no restriction on theme or style.
• There is no age limit.
• Submissions will be judged on literary merit, originality and readability.
• Once selected, the winner will be contacted by email or telephone.
• Copyright remains with the author but Anthology reserves the right to be the first to publish or arrange a broadcast of winning story. The right to use the winning story to further publicise this award is also retained.
• Submission of a written piece implies the author’s acceptance of the rules and conditions.
• In order to minimise administrative costs and maintain affordable fees, please note that entry fees are non-refundable.
• Prize money will be paid on publication of the winning Short Story in Anthology.
• Standard fee – €18: – February – July 2025

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