Your writing could be next

By The Bridport Prize | Posted: Thursday May 14, 2026

The Bridport Prize is open for entries in: Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Story & Novel. Entries close 31 May.

Win prizes, gain recognition, and have your work read by leading writers, agents and editors.

£5,000 Poetry Prize

£5,000 Short Story Prize

£1,000 Flash Fiction Prize

£1,500 Novel Award + mentoring

Open to writers worldwide.

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