Chalk Circle Writers
A group of Sussex based writers, including listed and prize-winning authors, who meet regularly to share individual work and to collaborate on joint projects.
Our new short story anthology is out now.
A gripping collection of short stories, featuring the brilliant and inspiring cover design of
John Vernon Lord, V&A Illustrator of the Year 2018.
Stories filled with grit and scratches, unconventional love and aching loneliness.
Catherine Smith
Read short extracts from eight of the stories here
Visit our online shop to buy your copy
Download the E-Book heavily discounted until our competition closes on 31 August
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Chalk Circle
Short Story Competition
2026
Our writing competition makes a creative comeback this year, with two different writing categories - one, tried and tested, the other, a circular flash fiction challenge guaranteed to get your head spinning!
The 1500
Short fiction
Any Format
1500 word limit ​​
£200 Prize
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The 360
Circular flash fiction
360 degrees
in 360 words
£50 Prize​​
Closing Date 31st August 2026
