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The London Magazine Short Story Prize 2026
Deadline: Sun 18 Oct 2026
Since 1732, The London Magazine has published short stories by some of the most well-regarded writers in English, from Jean Rhys and Raymond Carver to Virginia Woolf and V. S. Pritchett. Our annual Short Story Prize seeks out new voices to join this distinguished literary history.
Established to support and celebrate emerging literary talent, the prize offers writers from around the world an opportunity for publication and recognition. We are looking for previously unpublished stories of no more than 4,000 words.
The London Magazine Short Story Prize 2026 will be judged by Camilla Grudova, Tim MacGabhann and Aysegül Savas.
First Prize: £1000
Second Prize: £600
Third Prize: £400
The winning stories will be published in future issues of The London Magazine. Winners will also receive cash prizes and be celebrated at a prize-giving ceremony at the end of the year.
Entry fee: £12 per story
Subsequent entries: £6 per story
Student/Low-income entry: £6 per story
Membership entry: One free entry (subsequent entries £6)
Find out more here
Deadline: 18th October 2026
Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International
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