Write 10 is the third instalment of our annual ten-word story competition.
In 2021 and 2022, we followed a simple premise: Write 10 To Win 10. Now, we’re mixing things up…
Theme: Destiny / History
The theme this year is Destiny / History. Use this loosely or literally – the choice is yours (or is it?!).
We want to see creative interpretations of the prompt. We want to see a tiny story with a full narrative arc. Or a snapshot of a moment. Or a moment snapped and shot. MAKE. EVERY. WORD. COUNT.
Read the full call for submissions here: Launching Our Ten-Word Story Competition 2023-24
Competition Guidelines:
- Free to enter. One entry per person.
- Only entries made using this form will be considered.
- Story must be exactly 10 words and relate to the theme ‘Destiny / History’. Title is not included in word count.
- Please do not submit work that is under consideration elsewhere. Once submitted, your entry cannot be withdrawn.
- Opens: 10 December 2023. Deadline: 21 January 2024 @ 23:59 GMT.
- Entries judged anonymously. Editors’ decision is final.
- Winning and shortlisted stories will be paid and published online. All entrants will be contacted by email.
- Results published online by the end of March 2024. If this needs to change, an update will be provided here.
- By entering Write 10, you are granting us first electronic rights only. Copyright reverts to the author upon publication.
- If anything isn’t clear, send any queries to contact [at] brieflywrite [dot] com. Please do not email your entry.
Congratulations!
This is the third year we have run our ten-word story competition. See below to read the winning and shortlisted stories from the first two editions…
Our 2022 results
Our 2021 results
Support Briefly
This year, we will pay writers more than £150. We are fully funded by donations on Ko-fi and don’t take a penny for ourselves as editors.
Find out more ~ https://ko-fi.com/brieflywrite
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