This is an international short story contest; they want short fiction of 1,500-5,000 words on this year’s theme, The Cheat (see FAQ). There is no fee for The Margaret and Reg Turnill Competition for young writers, i.e. for those under 21 years, and the prize for that is £1,000. The deadline is 7 July 2026. Details here.

Deadline: July 7th, 2026