Green Stories writing competitions are a series of free writing competitions across various formats to solicit stories that showcase what a sustainable society might look like. Open to all. Entries must be in English and unpublished. The competitions are organised by the University of Southampton. Our mission is to create a cultural body of work that entertains and informs about green solutions, inspires green behaviour and raises awareness of the necessary transformations towards a sustainable economy.
What competitions are currently open?
Our next upcoming competition is the Adult Novel Competition, with the deadline in December 2021 and £1000 up for grabs for the winner (and £500 for runner up).
February 2022 Deadline: Adult Short Stories Competition. Cash prize of £200 for the winner!
March 2022 Deadline: Under 18s Short Stories Competition. Cash prize of £200 for the winner!
You can read the full details of our upcoming Green Stories competition here, and check out the general competition guidelines here.
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