Bridport Prize: Short Story

Short stories, any subject; writers 16+ worldwide

Guidelines summary

Pays: 1st £5,000, 2nd £1,000, 3rd £500, ten highly commended £100; winners published in the anthology
Length: Up to 5,000 words
Wants: Short stories, any subject; writers 16+ worldwide
Simultaneous submissions: Yes (ineligible if it wins elsewhere or is published first)
Multiple submissions: Yes (fee per entry)
Reprints: No
Response time: Results after judging
Submissions: Open. Deadline May 31, 2027, 23:59 BST.
Submission or entry fee: £15 per entry
Rights: Copyright stays with the author; non-exclusive license to publish winners in anthologies
Last checked: October 31, 2026

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