Inkspot Publishing Short Story Competition Submissions Open

Inkspot Publishing Short Story Competition is open for submissions.

Submission Guidelines

  •  Accepting two entry types: stories up to 2,500 words, or stories between 2,500-5,000 words.
  • Your submission must be written in English or be your own work translated into English.

Judge: Kate Nash, Literary Agent

Entry fee: £10 for stories up to 2,500 words. £15 for stories up to 5,000 words.

Prizes:

  • First Prize:  £1,000
  • Second Prize:  £250
  • Third Prize: £100

Deadline: 12 Midnight GMT, Sunday 30th November 2025.

Key Dates: 

  • The shortlist will be announced on Friday, 27th March 2026
  • Winners will be announced on Friday, 10th April 2026.

All details, all submissions via their website.