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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Short Story Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity type:  Award\nFor: Writers\nDeadline: 28/02/26\nRewards: Up to £3,000 cash + publication + multiple special awards\nLocation Eligibility: Worldwide\n\nAbout this opportunity\n\nThe Edinburgh Short Story Awards is an international competition open to writers of all backgrounds and experience levels. The award seeks outstanding short stories of up to 2,000 words across all genres, including literary, historical, crime, romance, humour, and experimental writing. Selected stories gain both financial awards and publication opportunities, alongside recognition from established literary judges.\nRewards\n\nFirst Prize: £3,000\nSecond Prize: £500\nThird Prize: £250\nFive Commendations: £100 each\nIsobel Lodge Award: £750 (for unpublished writers in Scotland)\nWrite Mango Award: £300 (most amusing or bizarre story, worldwide)\nFirst Write Award: £300 (unpublished writers worldwide)\nPublication in the Edinburgh Anthology for all longlisted and shortlisted authors (15 stories)\nOne year free membership at the Scottish Arts Club for major prize winner\n\nEligibility\n\n\nOpen to writers worldwide\nApplicants must be 16 years or older\nOpen to published and unpublished writers\nStories must:\n\nBe written in English\nBe original and unpublished\nBe suitable for an adult audience\nBe no more than 2,000 words (title not included)\n\n\nSimultaneous submissions are permitted (must be withdrawn if published elsewhere)\nWriters may submit multiple entries\n\nEntry Fee\n\n£11 per story\nHow to Apply \n\nApply using the link: Edinburgh Short Story Awards 2026 ( https://www.scottishartstrust.org/short-story )\nAll questions regarding this award should be sent to artsadmin@lucidity.ltd.uk\n\n
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