BBC National Short Story Award 2024 with Cambridge University
The BBC Short Story Awards 2024 have opened for entries.
Radio 4 website
Please make sure you read all the relevant information about entering this free competition:
See also BBC Young Writers’ Award 2024.
If you don't fancy this competition, have a look at some other competitions.
Good luck! Let us know how you get on?
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