BBC National Short Story Award 2026

 BBC National Short Story Award 2026 

Apply for the BBC National Short Story Award 2026. Learn entry dates, eligibility, submission guidelines, and how to submit your short story online.

 Entry Dates

Submissions for the BBC National Short Story Award 2026, in partnership with Cambridge University, will open at 9:00 a.m. (GMT) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
The final deadline for entries is 9:00 a.m. (GMT) on Monday, 16 March 2026.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

How to Submit

Writers are strongly advised to submit their entries via the official online Entry Form as early as possible to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Important: This award is open only to writers who have a previous publication record. Applicants should carefully review the full eligibility criteria before submitting.

Submission Guidelines

Before entering, please follow these steps carefully:

1. Check Eligibility

Read the Terms and Conditions thoroughly to confirm that both the author and the short story meet all eligibility requirements.
Submitting an entry automatically confirms acceptance of all terms.

2. Format Your Short Story

Your submission must meet the following formatting rules:

  • One entry per author

  • Written in English

  • Maximum length: 8,000 words

  • Typed manuscript

  • Font: any font, 12-point, black

  • Double-spaced text

  • No page numbers

  • Include a front page with:

    • Story title

    • Total word count

  • Do not include the author’s name anywhere in the story
    (except in typeset files where removal is unavoidable)

3. File Format

Save your short story as an Adobe PDF, using the story title as the file name.

  • Previously published stories may be submitted as typeset PDFs, but all author names must be removed from headers and footers.

  • If your story is in Microsoft Word, you can save it as a PDF via:
    File → Save As → Select PDF

4. Submit Online

Complete the official entry form and upload your PDF here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u223748296

 Important Notes

  • Entries that do not follow the submission rules and terms will not be considered.

  • Successful online submissions will receive an on-screen confirmation only (no confirmation email will be sent).

  • For questions or technical issues, contact:
    bbcnssa@bbc.co.uk

Please note: an automated response will be sent only to your first email. The award administrators will reply as soon as possible.

Location: Londres, Royaume-Uni

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