The competition is organized by the Scottish Arts Club based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Entries can be on any theme or subject but must be original and written in English. They must also be for adult readers. Non-fiction and fiction written for children under 14 years is not eligible. Illustrated stories are not eligible.
Please read all the rules – here are the most important ones
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Your story can be on any topic. It does not have to be about Scotland.
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Make sure your story is 250 words or fewer, excluding the title. If it is one word over the limit it will be disqualified.
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Make sure your name does not appear anywhere in your story document. All judging is anonymous. Your story comes to us with your entry form. Both are assigned a number and there is no risk of losing track of who has sent which story.
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Make sure your file is in .doc, .docx or .pdf format. We cannot always read .pages or .odt files and will disqualify them. If you aren’t sure how to produce these formats , read the guidance notes or get in touch with Dai at the address below.
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Your story should not have been previously published, online or in print.
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You may enter the same story in other competitions at the same time but if the story is selected for publication or a prize let us know so that we may withdraw it from our competition.
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The flash fiction competition is open to writers worldwide and includes prizes of £2,000 1st, £300 2nd and £150 3rd. The Golden Hare Award is an additional award for writers resident in Scotland and carries a prize of £500.
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The winner of the Golden Hare Award cannot have previously won any other Story Award prize.
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Payment of £7 per story can be made by credit/debit card or cheque. After successfully completing the form, you will be taken to the payment page. Follow the instructions there.
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If you or your immediate family receives any form of income support you are entitled to free entry to the competition. Please use the Bursary Entry Form and make sure you send it in by 31 July.
Complete the entry form and attach your story/stories
Complete the entry form below and click ‘Submit’ – you should be taken right away to the Flash Fiction Payment Page If this does not happen, please check your entry form and correct any omissions.
If you have already submitted your stories and just need to pay click HERE. If the screen appears to go blank, be patient; at busy times it can take a minute to redirect you.
You will receive several acknowledgements of your entry:
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You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your story/stories
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You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your payment
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You will also receive a personal confirmation of receipt of your entry, payment and stories, from Dai.
Awards:-
• First prize: £2,000
• Second prize: £300
• Third prize: £150
Deadline:- 31-08-2022
Entry Fees:- The entry fee is £7 per story.
