Sunday, August 21, 2022

Writing Competition: 2023 Reflex Press Novella Award

The 2023 Reflex Press Novella Award is now open to works of narrative fiction of between 15,000 and 40,000 words.

Closing date: 11:59:59 p.m. GMT 31 January 2023.

Word limit: 15,000 to 40,000 words.

Winners announced: May 2023

Prizes: winner – £1,000 and publication with Reflex Press. Two runners-up – £500 and publication with Reflex Press.

Entry fee: £10

Eligibility

  • Entries must be in English.
  • Entries must be the work of the entrant and must not have been published, including self-published, or accepted for publication elsewhere in print or online, including blogs or personal websites.
  • It is permissible for individual pieces from novellas-in-flash to have been previously published, but the entrant must hold all print and digital publishing rights for all pieces.
  • Entries must be fiction but can be on any subject and written in any style or form.
  • The novella competition is international and welcomes entrants from all countries.
  • Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please let us know if your entry wins a prize or is published elsewhere so we can withdraw your entry.
Format
  • Entries must be at least 15,000 words but no more than 40,000 words.
  • Please submit the full manuscript.
  • Entries must be anonymous and must not include your name, address, email, telephone number or any other personal information.
  • Entries will only be accepted in the following formats: Microsoft Word Document (.doc or .docx), OpenDocument Text (.odt), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and Text Document (.txt).
  • Please make the filename of your entry the same as the title of your story. 
 Full guidelines and submission link here.

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