The London Magazine Short Story Prize 2026
by The London Magazine
- Ages 19+
- Who
- Ages 19+
About
- For original, unpublished short stories of 1,000–4,000 words in English.
- Worldwide entrants must be over 18 by the deadline.
- First prize £1,000, second £600, third £400; winning stories published.
- £12 per entry, or £6 for students and low-income entrants.
- Submit each story through The London Magazine's Submittable portal by 18 October 2026.
Eligibility
- Entrants must be over 18 by the deadline
- Original, unpublished English-language story of 1,000–4,000 words
