15 January 2025
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Enter the 2025 Next Generation Short Story Awards – Your chance to shine!
now open, inviting you to submit your original short story (5,000 words or less) for a chance to win cash prizes, gain literary exposure, and be included in the prestigious 2025 Anthology of Winners! Whether you're from the U.S., Canada, or anywhere in the world, if your story is unpublished at the time of entry, they want to hear from you!
Exciting prizes await:
• First Place: £500
• Second Place: £300
• Third Place: £200
• Plus, 30+ entry categories with £75 cash prizes for each category winner!
All winners will be celebrated in the 2025 Anthology of Winners, showcasing your story alongside some of the most exciting new voices in short fiction today.
How to enter:
1. Review the rules: Before you submit, make sure your story meets the entry requirements. (Story must be under 5,000 words and unpublished at the time of entry.)
2. Choose your categories: With more than 30 categories to choose from, you can enter your story in as many categories as it fits. Explore the full list of categories here.
3. Submit your story: Complete the entry process online by following the guidelines here. The entry fee is £25 for your first story in one category, and £20 for each additional category.
Deadline: Submit your story by February 27th, 2025 to be considered.
Why enter?
• Cash prizes: Win up to £500!
• Global recognition: Winners and finalists will gain exposure on www.ShortStoryAwards.com and receive social media coverage throughout the year.
• The Anthology of Winners: Be part of a celebrated collection of exceptional short stories from around the world, available for purchase.
• Exclusive awards ceremony: Join them for the 2025 awards ceremony, a grand celebration of literary talent.
Looking for Inspiration?
Their inaugural 2024 winners set the bar high with stories like Wolf Place by Nick Jans (First Place, £500) and Service Animals by Kiki Dove St. Hilaire (Third Place, £200). These talented authors, along with others, have already earned literary exposure, and now it's your turn!
What are you waiting for? Take the leap and submit your short story today. They can’t wait to read your work and see where your storytelling journey takes you!
For more information and to submit your entry, visit www.ShortStoryAwards.com.
Good luck, and happy writing!
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