The annual HG Wells Fiction Short Story Competition offers a £500 Senior and £1,000 Junior prize and free publication of all shortlisted entries in a quality, professionally published paperback anthology.
All entries must relate to the theme for this year’s Competition: MASK.
Entrants must read the Competition Rules before submitting their story/stories.
Submission & Payment
You should attach your story as a PDF or text document to your online entry. Only one entry / story per form: if you wish to enter multiple stories, complete the online form for each story.
Payment of fees (for those entering the competition for those aged 22 and over) will be by PayPal or debit / credit card at the time of submission.
Please note that if entering the Under 22 competition, we may ask you to confirm your supplied date of birth with evidence of your age. If you enter the 22+ competition at the reduced student rate, we may ask for proof of your student status. If you cannot provide evidence of your age / student status, your entry may be disqualified, and any entry fee paid retained, at the sole discretion of the judges.
For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.
Fees
- Aged over 21 on 5th July 2021: £10 per entry (£5 students accompanied with copy of student ID)
- Under 21 on 5th July 2021: no entry fee
You can if you wish enter more than one story: please complete a separate entry for each story entered.
HGWSSC is a non-profit making organisation. The entry fees go towards the running costs of the Competition.
For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.