The competition is organized by Jude Higgins, Jane Riekemann and Alison Woodhouse.
Stories can be on any theme or subject but must be original and written in English. They must also be for adult or young adult readers. Non-fiction and fiction written for children under 13 years is not eligible.
Maximum length is 2,200 words.
Entries must not have been previously published in print or online, been broadcast or won a prize.
The competition will be judged by Farhana Shaikh, writer, teacher and Managing Editor of Dahlia Books UK indpendendent publisher of regional and diverse fiction.
Awards:-
• 1st prize: £1,200
• 2nd prize: £300
• 3rd prize: £100
• Acorn Award for an unpublished writer of fiction: £100
Deadline:- 24-04-2023
Entry Fees:- There is a fee of £9 for each story.
