“A short story is the ultimate close-up magic trick – a couple of thousand words to take you around the universe or break your heart.” – Neil Gaiman
The University of Sunderland are proud to launch their inaugural Sunderland Short Story Award. The competition is seeking the brightest and boldest talents working in the form. What do you need to say? What magic do you want us to glimpse? New and ex
perienced writers are welcome to submit to one of our 2 categories. Details
Open for submissions: 25th January 2016
Deadline: 1st June 2016
Longlist: July 2016
Shortlist: September 2016
Prizes
Adults: 1st prize £500 2nd prize £125 3rd prize £75
(17 and over) In addition to the prize money, all shortlisted entries will be read by London agent Susan Yearwood http://www.susanyearwood.com and publisher Unthank Books http://unthankbooks.com. Outstanding work may be considered for Unthank’s unthology series. http://www.unthankbooks.com/unthology.html
Under 17s: 1st prize £200 2nd prize £75 3rd prize £30
(11-16) Winning entries will be published in a small pamphlet with non-profit copies available in the local Watersones. The award ceremony will be held at the Sunderland Waterstones in late Oct /early Nov to coincide with the Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival
Entry fee
Adults: £3
Under 16s: free
http://onlinestore.sunderland.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&deptid=73&catid=81&prodid=2540
Rules for entry
Adults: 2500 words (max), any theme. Multiple submissions welcomed
Under 16s: 1500 words, any theme
All work must be emailed to [email protected] by the deadline together with receipt of your fee payment, if applicable. http://onlinestore.sunderland.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&deptid=73&catid=81&prodid=2540
