2026/27 Short Story Competition - Open for Entries

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his year’s competition will follow a similar structure to that in previous years.   Online entry is available – see below – the closing date is midnight on Thursday 29th October 2026.

The best three stories will be awarded gold, silver and bronze Wenlock Olympian Society medals. Also, the first, second and third places will win £150, £50 and £25 respectively.

Entry fees are:

      • one story: £6
      • two stories: £11
      • three stories: £15

The competition judge is Kate Innes.  Kate is a novelist, poet and children’s writer. She has published a number of books including The Arrowsmith Trilogy and Greencoats. 

Please read the competition Terns & Conditions before submitting and entry and for further information regarding rules, eligibility etc.

Terms and Conditions

The story should be no longer than 2,500 words and full Ts &Cs can be found here: Terms & Conditions

Entry

The entry form is available here: Online Entry

Please note that payments are collected through the PayPal service – but you do not have to have a PayPal account to make a payment with a credit/debit card

Contact

wos.shortstory@gmail.com

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