The 2026 Peter Cowan 600 Word Short Story Competition is open for entries on 11th March.
Submission Guidelines
- Any theme, narrative structure, or genre.
- Must be 600 words or fewer.
- Poetry is not accepted.
- Enter as many times as you wish.
Categories: Open, Novice, Seniors, Youth.
Entry fee: $7.00 – $12.00
Prizes:
- Open prize: 1st prize – $200, 2nd prize – $100, 3rd prize – $50.
- The remaining prizes are $100 cash prizes.
Deadline: July, TBC
Please note: This is an external competition; all details and all submissions are on their website. Click here.