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Winter’s Tale Short Story Competition
Deadline: Mon 5 Jan 2026
Northern Broadsides and Arvon invite writers from across the North of England to submit a winter’s tale (between 2,000 – 3,000 words).

The author of the winning story will receive a prize of £750 and it will be recorded by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh, distributed via the Northern Broadsides and Arvon websites and podcast platforms from 11 February – 20 March 2026. Two runners up will receive prizes of £250 and £100 and an Arvon online masterclass.

Your story should respond to the prompt “winter warmer”

Find out more here

Deadline: Monday 5 January 2026


Additional Information:
Location:
North of England
Region(s):
North East England, North West England, Yorkshire

Contact Information:
Organisation:
Arvon
Contact Name:
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