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The Dorothy Dunnett Society / HWA Short Story Competition 2026
Deadline: Wed 1 Jul 2026
Unpublished historical short stories of up to 3,500 Words are invited for this year's HWA Short Story Competition. We are looking for great storytelling, fresh voices, new perspectives and real ambition in these stories which is why we’ve set a generous word limit.
We encourage writers to explore any and every aspect of historical fiction from literary to adventure, to crime and romance and to be ambitious and imaginative in the themes they explore.
First Prize:
The winning story will be published in Whispering Gallery and on Historiamag.com
The writer will receive £500 and be offered mentoring sessions from an author and agent.
Highly Commended:
Two further highly commended writers will also be offered mentoring.
Shortlisted:
All six shortlisted writers will have their stories published as an ebook / print on demand edition by the HWA and Dorothy Dunnett Society via Amazon.
Each shortlisted author will receive two print copies.
Entry fee: £5
Find out more here
Deadline: 1 July 2026
Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International
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