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Bath Short Story Award
Bath Short Story Award
Typical close 27 Apr 2027
Deadline
27 April 2027
Entry fee
See official site
Region
Worldwide
Age
Open to all ages
Length
Up to 2,200 words (2026 terms)
Short storyAll ages
The prize
Cash prizes and publication (see current cycle)
Who can enter
International. Unpublished stories, any genre or form.
About
A friendly, well-run international award for stories up to 2,200 words, any genre, judged anonymously.
2026 closed 27 April. Next cycle expected spring 2027.
Dates follow the typical annual cycle. Confirm current deadlines on the official site before preparing an entry.