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Published: May 9, 2026 15:14
BSSP Anthology Vol 18 cover shortlist
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The Bristol Short Story Prize is an international writing competition hosted by the Department of English at the University of Bristol. https://bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
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Published: April 4, 2026 11:19
We are delighted to announce the 2026 Bristol Short Story Prize shortlist! These 15 writers are in the running for this year’s top prize and their shortlisted stories will all be published in our volume 18 anthology.
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Published: March 12, 2026 15:46
We are excited to announce the BSSP 2026 longlist! As our awards are judged blind, authors’ names will be kept under wraps until judging is complete.  In the meantime, congratulations to the authors of the 2026 Bristol Short Story Prize longlist!
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Published: February 2, 2026 13:17
Submissions for the 2026 prize year are now closed. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who entered this year’s competition. We are extremely grateful for the time, care, and creativity that went into each story. Keep an eye on our…
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Published: January 30, 2026 15:02
The Bristol Short Story Prize 2026 closes for submissions on 31st January at 22:59. You have 1 day, 8 hours (And counting) left to Submit your short story here: bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/entry-form/ Best of luck to all the writers who’ve entered!
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Published: January 27, 2026 15:10
The Bristol Short Story prize anthology has had some spectacular covers over the years. Here’s just a small selection! Which one is your favourite? There are 4 days left to enter your short story into the competition. Shortlisted stories will be…
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Published: January 23, 2026 17:11
There’s one week left to enter the Bristol Short Story Prize! The competition closes on 31st January at 11:59PM GMT Here is the link to enter: bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/entry-form/
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Published: January 20, 2026 12:02
Success stories: Stephen Narain. A huge congratulations to Stephen Narain, whose novel, The Church of Mastery, was recently awarded the 2025 Restless Books Kellman Prize! The Church of Mastery will be published in 2027. Read more about Stephen’s writer…
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Published: January 16, 2026 15:08
Two weeks until the BSSP 2026 closes! With two weeks left until the Bristol Short Story Prize 2026 closes for submissions, let’s look back at the first lines of some winners from previous years. Do you have a great first line?
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Published: January 10, 2026 14:48
Happy new year writers! There is still time to enter into the Bristol Short Story Competition! We have a number of free entry options available for those on low income or without paid employment. Here is the link to enter:…