Competitions
Twelve competitions. Three formats. Always open.
Every competition includes developmental craft feedback grounded in writing theory, counts toward your qualification, and feeds into the Inkladder anthology. Choose your format. Enter as many as you like.
Annual Calendar
| Month | Short Story (<4K) | Flash Fiction (<300) | Micro Fiction (<100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | FRESH (Opens Jan 1) | — | — |
| February | — | ICEBREAKER (Opens mid-Jan) | — |
| March | (Closes Mar 31) | (Closes end Feb) | SMALL PACKAGES Spring (Opens Feb, closes mid-Mar) |
| April | COUNTERLIT (Opens Apr 1) | — | — |
| May | — | REVERIE (Opens mid-Apr) | — |
| June | (Closes Jun 30) | (Closes end May) | SMALL PACKAGES Summer (Opens May, closes mid-Jun) |
| July | HOOKS (Opens Jul 1) | — | — |
| August | — | INFERNO (Opens mid-Jul) | — |
| September | (Closes Sep 30) | (Closes end Aug) | SMALL PACKAGES Autumn (Opens Sep, closes mid-Oct) |
| October | THE MIXER (Opens Oct 1) | — | — |
| November | — | TWILIGHT (Opens mid-Oct) | — |
| December | (Closes Dec 31) | (Closes end Nov) | SMALL PACKAGES Winter (Opens Dec, closes mid-Jan) |
Annual Pass — enter every competition for £35/year
Up to 12 entries. Theory-based craft feedback on every one. Qualification pathway included.