The Oxfordshire Libraries Short Story Competition 2027 is now open for entries
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Each year, Oxfordshire Libraries' Short Story Competition invites Oxfordshire residents to get creative and submit an original short story.
Winners in each age category will have their story published as an eBook, available for Oxfordshire Libraries members to borrow in 2027.
The competition is free to enter, and entries can be submitted until Sunday 15 November 2026.
Age categories
The competition is open to:
- Children: 7 to 11 years old
- Young adults: 12 to 17 years old
- Adults: 18 years old and over
Children's stories can be up to 1,000 words. Stories submitted by young adults and adults can be up to 3,000 words.
How to enter
To enter, complete the online form by Sunday 15 November 2026.
Entries from children and young people aged 17 and under must include parent or carer consent.