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Mslexia Women’s Short Fiction Competition
Mslexia
Closed
Deadline
21 September 2026
Entry fee
£14
Region
Worldwide
Age
Open to all ages
Length
Up to 3,000 words
Short storyAll agesWomen & non-binary
The prize
£3,000 plus publication in Mslexia; finalists £150; shortlist £75
Who can enter
Women and non-binary writers worldwide. Unpublished complete short fiction.
About
One of the best-known short-story prizes for women and non-binary writers. 2026 judge: Ingrid Persaud. The winning story appears in Mslexia.