Early Bird Short Story Competition Entry - Chalk Circle 1500
Early Bird Competition Entry Fee
Submission must be paid for and received by 31 July 2026
£5 per story (Use Promo Code CCCOMP26 to ensure free shipping)
Multiple stories accepted
Check the Competition Rules and How to Enter before sending your story.
More information
Some industry experts believe there is a growing shift towards 'slim fiction' like short stories and flash fiction. At Chalk Circle we are unashamed fans of reading and writing short stories. Concise, dramatic writing with an engaging plot - what's not to like? And now it's your turn. Enter our competition to produce your own 'slim fiction' and you could turn your story into a cash prize and see it printed on our website.
1,500 word limit per story
Deadline 31st August 2026
Prize £200 and your story published in full on our website.