WestWord Past Times Prize

This annual competition is for historical fiction stories. Each year we will reveal which time the stories should be set in.

Deadline: 31st August 2025

Words: Up to 500 (excluding the title)

Entry fee: £6 submission only / £21 with feedback

PRIZES:

The winning and shortlisted stories will share 61% of the entry fees (after Submittable fees are deducted) .

• 1st: 20%
• 2nd: £15%
• 3rd: £10%
• Shortlisted stories (max 7): 3% each

All winning and shortlisted stories will be published in WestWord in November 2025.

Get more info here: https://westword.substack.com/p/past-times-prize