Creative writing competition: Cranked Anvil Press Annual Short Story Prize 2025

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20 February 2025
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Cranked Anvil have launched their Annual International Short Story Prize, and are now open for submissions

Cranked Anvil Press invite entries of between 1,000 and 2,500 words. All themes and genres are welcome. 

The first prize is £300, and there are second and third prizes of £150 and £100. All three winning entries are published online, with possible future print anthologies also considered.

The entry fees are £6 for one story, £11 for two, £15 for three, and £19 for four. 

The closing date is midnight (UK time) on 30 June

For full details see the website

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