The 2018 Exeter Writers Short Story Competition is open for entries. Launched in 2009, the competition is for original, unpublished short stories on any theme. The maximum word length is 3,000 words. Any genre except children’s is welcome.
The first prize is £500, second prize is £250 and third prize is £100. There is also a £100 prize for the best story by a Devon writer.
Entries should be typed and double-spaced in a clear font such as Times New Roman. Write your story title and page number at the top of every page. The writer’s name must not appear on the manuscript.