BBC National Short Story Award 2016
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The BBC National Short Story Award 2016 with BookTrust opens for submissions for the 11th year today.
The Award, which last year was won by Jonathan Buckley, aims to promote the best in contemporary British short fiction. Since it began in 2005, its alumni have included established writers such as Hilary Mantel, Mark Haddon, and Lionel Shriver.
It offers an award of £15,000 to the winner, £3,000 for the runner-up and £500 for three further shortlisted writers. In September 2016, listeners will be able to hear the five shortlisted stories read on BBC Radio 4 and discover the stories in the Award anthology published by Comma Press.
The 2016 Award is open to UK residents or nationals, aged 18 or over, who have a history of publication in creative writing. The deadline for receipt of entries is 5pm (GMT), Monday 11 March 2016. View the terms and conditions for this year's Award.
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The BBC National Short Story Award 2016 with BookTrust opens for submissions for the 11th year today.
The Award, which last year was won by Jonathan Buckley, aims to promote the best in contemporary British short fiction. Since it began in 2005, its alumni have included established writers such as Hilary Mantel, Mark Haddon, and Lionel Shriver.
It offers an award of £15,000 to the winner, £3,000 for the runner-up and £500 for three further shortlisted writers. In September 2016, listeners will be able to hear the five shortlisted stories read on BBC Radio 4 and discover the stories in the Award anthology published by Comma Press.
The 2016 Award is open to UK residents or nationals, aged 18 or over, who have a history of publication in creative writing. The deadline for receipt of entries is 5pm (GMT), Monday 11 March 2016. View the terms and conditions for this year's Award.
