prize for best short story

New: Costa Prize in 2012 includes Short Stories

July 16th, 2012

For the first time in its history, the 2012 Costa Prize includes a category for short stories.

This award is for a single, previously unpublished short story of up to 4,000 words by an author of 18 years or over. The story must be written in English.

The closing date for entries is 4pm on Friday 7 September 2012. A shortlist of six entries will be announced in November and the public will be asked to vote for their favourite. The winner will be announced at the Costa Book Awards ceremony in late January 2013 and will receive a cheque for £3,500. Two runners-up will each receive £750.

The author need not have been previously published. Publishers/agents may submit entries on behalf of authors.

To find out more or to enter a story visit the Costa Books website.
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