Early Bird Special: 2026 Next Generation Short Story Awards
Deadline: February 26, 2026
The Next Generation Short Story Awards is a not-for-profit awards program open to authors writing original unpublished short stories in English. Submissions accepted: Short stories and poems (5,000 words or fewer). Categories: 30+ Prizes: Winners receive cash prizes, gold medals, digital stickers, website exposure, story publication in an Anthology of Winners, plus a complimentary copy. Enter at: www.shortstoryawards.com. The Short Story Awards is offering an Early Bird Special discount for all writers in October. Enter and pay by October 31, 2025, to receive your second category (for the same story) for free!