Creative writing prize: Murder Squad 25th Anniversary Short Story Competition 2025

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06 January 2025
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Win £100 for stories up to 1,500 words with the theme 'Anniversary'

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, crime writers' collective Murder Squad is running a contest for emerging writers. Enter crime stories with an 'Anniversary' theme up to 1,500 words. Writers entering the competition must not yet have published a full-length novel or a collection of short stories.

The winner will receive £100 and there are second and third prizes of £50 and £25.

The entry fee is £8 per story.

The closing date is 15 February.

For full details see the website.

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