The 50 Word Fiction Competition

THE SCOTTISH BOOK TRUST 

Can you write a story in just 50 words?

Each month we’ll provide a prompt to get you started, but where the story goes from there is entirely up to you.

The competition includes two categories, All-Age and Young Writers (under the age of 18). All stories will be judged by the same panel and both winning stories will be published on our website.

A prize will be awarded to a writer in each category:
All-age Category: A Writing Mug from The Literary Gift Company.
Young Writers Category: A selection of fantastic books.

Whether you're a seasoned writer or you've always fancied picking up a pen, why not give it a go?

Need some inspiration or tips? Read our 50 Word Fiction blogs.


July's Prompt
Use the image below to inspire your story.



(View a full size image here.)
How to enter

All-age Category

Please send your entry with the subject line ‘50 Word Fiction’ to lynsey.rogers@scottishbooktrust.com by Friday 25 July (5pm).

Please include your full name with your entry.

Young Writers Category

Please send your entry with the subject line ‘50 Word Fiction- Young Writers’ to lynsey.rogers@scottishbooktrust.com by Friday 25 July (5pm).

Please include your full name and age with your entry.

Stories can be submitted in the body of an email or as an attachment. We welcome entries in Scots or Gaelic for both categories.

Please note: You will receive acknowledgement of your entry but this may not happen immediately.

Please read the Terms and Conditions before entering.

Unfortunately we cannot give feedback on entries.

Happy writing!

If you have any questions about the competition, please send them to: lynsey.rogers@scottishbooktrust.com