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Ink of Ages Fiction Prize. Historical & Mythological Short Fiction
If you write historical or mythology-inspired short fiction, you can enter a story under 2,000 words to win some great prizes from World History Encyclopedia and Oxford University Press!
Our contest is free to enter and we accept submissions in English from anywhere in the world.
Enter 14 July – 22 August 2026
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£20 Amazon Voucher for the winner + publication
Next best also published in the Story Glory Booklet
PLEASE READ:
* Fiction only, no poetry
* Previously unpublished
* Entries to be typed in English
* Free from AI generated content
* Entries must carry a title with a byline
* Opens: 1st Monthly Closes: Last day of the month
* Min word count 300 - Max word count 1200
CAAB Publishing – Deadline October
Tales of the Winter Festival invites young writers to step into this magical season and share their imagination with the world. Your story might be about a lantern festival glowing against the dark winter sky, a family tradition that warms the coldest night, a mysterious winter carnival, or a celebration from your own culture, or even one you invent entirely. It can be joyful, thrilling, funny, adventurous, cozy, or a little bit spooky. What matters most is your voice.
We are calling on children and young people aged 6–16 from around the world to submit their original winter festival themed stories. Whether you love writing a few paragraphs or penning epic adventures, this is your chance to shine. Stories must be no longer than 2,000 words, so choose your moments carefully and make every sentence sparkle.
Flash Fiction Competition 2026
100 WORDS: Small but powerful.
Key Dates
Competition Opens: Mon, Aug 3, 2026
Request Expert Feedback (Optional):Mon, Aug 10, 2026
Competition Closes: Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Winners Announced: Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Overview
Who’s Eligible:Young Writers (13-19) Piece Length:1-100 words
Stories of the micro variety distill the essence of fiction into small but powerful bursts. “There was more room to think,” wrote novelist David Gaffney on becoming a flash fiction convert, “more space for the original idea to resonate, fewer unnecessary words to wade through.” What story of yours lends itself to a miniature form?
**PRIZES**
Winner will receive $100, plus a Blackwing walnut pencil box with 24 premium graphite pencils and a hardcover notebook (valued at $160).
Runner-Up will receive $50, plus a Blackwing notebook essentials set with 4 premium graphite pencils, a hardcover notebook, and sharpener (valued at $80).
Best Peer Review will receive $50, plus a Blackwing set of 4 premium graphite pencils and hardcover notebook (valued at $50).
In-kind prizes are generously provided by Blackwing, creators of premium pencils, notebooks, and analog tools known for their craftsmanship, design, and focus on helping people slow down in their daily lives.