Fiction 1. The Masters Review Emerging writers can submit original short fiction with a strong narrative voice. Deadline:  Early June Learn more:   https://mastersreview.com/submissions/ 2. Narrative Magazine Publishes story-driven fiction that prioritises readability and strong storytelling. Deadline:  Rolling Learn more:   https://www.narrativemagazine.com/submit-your-work 3. The Common Accepts fiction with a strong sense of place and grounded, character-driven narratives. Deadline:  Open...

At the moment, I'm living in cramped accommodation with no heat or hot water while we wait for the completion of the endless renovations of our Italian house to end. Add to that working in corporate tech, managing the Writing Grove and trying to learn Italian, I don't have much brain capacity for writing. But that doesn't mean I'm ignoring my novel. When life and work feel like too much, I outline. When I can’t bring myself to write full scenes or even full sentences, I outline. It’s a way...

Fiction Free Flash Fiction – FFF Competition Thirty-Two — A quick, low-pressure flash contest for very short pieces (100–300 words) on any theme. Due date 23 Feb. Learn more Brick Lane Bookshop – 2026 Short Story Prize — A UK bookshop-run short story prize that’s great for literary fiction and strong storytelling. Due date 2 March. Learn more 3-Minute Arts – 2025/26 Writing Competition — A short story competition designed for punchy, performance-friendly writing that reads well aloud. Winners...