the Bedfors Comperition

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Share your words with us and the world

  • Chance of winning up to £2000 in the short story and poetry main prizes.
  • Separate short story and poetry prize winning categories for those aged 17-25 and for local Bedford residents.
  • For 2026 we are running a Flash Fiction competition in memory of one of the founder members of The Bedford Competition, Philip Carey who passed away earlier this year. All profits will go to Dementia UK, Philip’s chosen charity.
  • See all competition categories and prize money here.
  • Open to writers worldwide.

Why enter The Bedford Competition?

How it works

Who can enter?

  • New and emerging writers and poets.
  • Experienced writers and poets.
  • Anyone aged 17+ worldwide.

Ready to enter?

The short story and poetry competition runs annually  between May 1st and October 31st

The Flash Fiction competition closed on September 30th. Thank you to everyone who has entered.

Submit your short story
Submit your poem

 

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