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Bridport Prize 2027
The Bridport Prize
Opens in 29 days
Deadline
31 May 2027
Opens
15 November 2026
Entry fee
See 2027 entry fees when open
Region
Worldwide
Age
Typically 16+
Length
Category limits published on opening
PoetryShort storyFlashNovelAll ages
The prize
Historically £5,000 poetry & short story; flash and novel prizes plus mentoring
Who can enter
International. Separate categories for poetry, short story, flash fiction and novel.
About
One of the world’s best-known open writing prizes. The 2026 cycle has closed; the 2027 competition opens on 15 November 2026.
2027 competition opens 15 November 2026. Typical closing 31 May.