• The Chesham Short Story Prize

    Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

     

    The Chesham Short Story Prize welcomes short stories in any genre, on any theme, written in English and up to 3 000 words. Open to writers anywhere in the world over, they’re looking for compelling, original work with a strong voice. 

  • The Playwright’s Prize

    Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

     

    The Playwright’s Prize welcomes original stage plays on any theme, written in English, up to 20 000 words. Open to writers anywhere in the world. They’re looking for compelling scripts that they can imagine being produced and performed.

  • The 2027 DISQUIET Prize and International Literary Program

    Submission deadline: 4 January 2027

     

    The 2027 Disquiet Prize is now open for submissions. Entries are accepted in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Only previously unpublished work in English can be submitted. They accept entries from all ages 18 and over, from all countries, by authors who have not yet published more than one full-length book in any genre. You do not have to have published anything to be eligible. Chapbooks and other shorter publications will not effect eligibility.