The shortlist: short story, poetry, flash fiction Congratulations!

This year we’ve done things a little differently and our shortlists are ready to view across poetry, short story and flash fiction.

Congratulations to all the writers. You are now officially a shortlister! What a moment.

For now, titles only are featured while judging continues anonymously.

Key dates

Discover further key dates here. Keep an eye on our social media for updates and information.

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition. Whatever the result, you put your words into the world. That takes courage.

Please, keep writing. Good luck.