The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival Adult Short Story Competition 2025

We are delighted to announce that, once again, the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival will be running its Adult Short Story Competition. The chosen title for this year is Making Waves. They look forward to hearing from all budding authors who can let their creative minds wander, resulting in wonderful, intriguing, and engaging short stories.

Entries must be your own work, with a maximum of 1,500 words.  It must include the title, but the interpretation is entirely up to you.

The competition is open to all those over 16 years of age.  Entry costs £10 per story.  There will be a first prize of £200 and a second prize of £100.
All entries must be received by noon on 28th March 2025.

Winners will be announced in time for a prize giving to be held at the Festival in May.

For the rules and entry form, please click here https://www.foweyfestival.com/competitions-and-awards/short-story-competition-for-adults/

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