Short Story Competition - up to 3000 words. Poetry Competition - up to 40 lines. Short Story judge: Toby Litt. Poetry Judge: Fran Lock. Open to anyone over the age of 17 years.
Prizes: £2000, £300 and £200
There are special prizes, sponsored by the University of Bedfordshire, for writers aged 17-25 yrs. In addition, there are prizes for local Bedford residents.
Entry fees: £8.50 or 3 for £17. Students, £6 or 3 for £12.
TBC is a nonprofit group, with donations made to literary causes.
Submissions open from 1 May - 31 October 2025
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Deadline: 31 October 2025