The 2023 HWA Dorothy Dunnett Short Story Competition is now open for entries. Up to 3,500 words, set 35 or more years ago, exploring every aspect of historical fiction.
Deadline 1 July
Full details and how to enter:https://historicalwriters.org/awards/ddshwass-award-2023/
Prize:The winning story will be published in Whispering Gallery and on http://www.historiamag.com/
The writer will receive £500 and be offered mentoring sessions from author and agent
Highly Commended: Two further highly commended writers will also be offered mentoring.
Shortlisted:
All six shortlisted writers will have their stories published as an ebook / print on demand edition by the HWA and Dorothy Dunnett Society via Amazon.
Each shortlisted author will receive two print copies and a £25 author payment.