Six of the Best Competition

Submit your entry to the Six of the Best short story competition here.

Rules and entry conditions:

• Valid entries must use six (6) words only – no more, no less.
• Entries must not contain: Phrases quoted from titles of other works; text speak or emojis; figures; images; or languages other than English.
• Punctuated contractions (e.g. shouldn’t, can’t etc.) will count as two words in the word limit.
• Appropriate punctuation is allowed.
• Punctuation symbols are not included in the word limit.
• Sentences must begin with a capital letter.
• Entry to the competition is restricted to the first six entries per person.
• One story per entry. If you would like to make further entries please complete another the entry form.

Key dates:

• Online entries open - 10 October to 18 November
• Judging of entries - 20 November to 24 November
• Winners advised by email - 24 November
• Winners announced - 27 November
• Prizes awarded - 30 November