Anthology Short Story Competition 2025

Competition deadline: 31st July 2025

The Anthology Short Story Competition was established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication. The Anthology Short Story Competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style. Stories submitted must not exceed the maximum of 1,500 words. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish. Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee.

It is not a requirement, but is advisable to refer to Anthology magazine or purchase a copy before submitting your work, so that you can see the type of material we publish. Subscriptions and single copies are available to purchase through our online shop.

Prizes

FIRST: The winner will receive €1,000 and the winning story will be published in a future issue of Anthology.
SECOND: €250
THIRD: €150

Submission deadline and entry fees

Very Early Bird fee – €12 – September – October 2024
Early Bird fee – €15: November 2024 – January 2025
Standard fee – €18: – February – July 2025

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