Fiction Entry Form | Hastings Book Fest

2025 Fiction Competition

Judges: James Young / Sam Davey
Deadline: 30 June 2025

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Sussex Prize

The Sussex Prize seeks to recognise & amplify outstanding work by authors living in the local area. All entries from writers living in either East or West Sussex are eligible. Indicate below if you qualify and wish to be considered for this prize.

Select one:

Yes, I live in East or West Sussex

No, I live outside the area

Founder's Prize

Submissions are welcome from new and emerging local (Hastings and St Leonards) writers who have never been published and have never won any form of writing competition. Indicate if you are eligible and that you are submitting your one entry for this prize.

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I'm a new local writer submtting a single entry to the Founder's Prize

No, I'm not eligible.

Select number of entries:

1 Story - £8.25

2 Stories - £15

3 Stories - £21.00

Story 1 - Enter Title

Story 2 - Enter Title

Story 3 - Enter Title

If submitting more than one poem, put all entries into one (1) Word Document (.docx) file only.

No PDFs, Apple Pages or other formats.

Judging is anonymous. Remove ALL identifying details such name & email from your document before uploading. Don't forget the title!

Please double-check before you upload as no alterations can be made after submitting.

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2025 Fiction Competition

Judges: James Young / Sam Davey Deadline: 30 June 2025

Sussex Prize

Founder's Prize

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