Enter the Oxford University Press Story Writing Competition for a chance to get published! Showcase your creativity and submit your story by Oct 28!
About the Competition
The Short Story Writing Competition is held annually by the Emirates Literature Foundation for school and university students. For this year’s inspiration we would like you to simply… ‘Imagine’.
This theme presents endless possibilities as you can imagine just about anything. You can create worlds where anything is conceivable and envision characters who can do the impossible, from solving the biggest problems and overcoming the toughest hurdles, to going on infinite adventures and making their wildest dreams come true! So in the spirit of this theme, don’t set any limits on your imagination. Instead, embrace the boundlessness it offers.
Categories
- Ages 11 and under (maximum of 500 words)
- Ages 12-14 (maximum of 1000 words)
- Ages 15-17 (maximum of 1500 words)
- Age 18-25 (maximum of 2000 words)
Guidelines
- You may choose your own title in keeping with the theme.
- Complete all sections of the online entry, attaching your story as a Word document.
- Stories should be submitted in a legible font, size 12 point, 1.5 line spacing.
- Entries can be in Arabic or in English. To submit your story in Arabic, click here.
Judgement Criteria
- Creative Content
- Original Ideas
- Emotional Impact
- Compelling Plot
- Memorable Characters
- Sound Editing
- Theme and Spirit of the Competition
Key Dates
| EVENTS | DATES |
| Registration Opens | 6 June 2024 |
| Registration Closes | 28 October 2024 |
| Winners’ Announcement | December 2024 |
| Prize Giving Ceremony | February 2025 |
Prizes
The winners from each age category will receive:
- Winner’s Plaque
- Five copies of the winner’s anthology of published stories (A PDF version of the book will be available on our website to download and share)
- Day Pass for the Emirates LitFest 2025
How to Register?
Interested participants can register through this link.
Deadline
The deadline for submission is October 28, 2024.
Click here to view the official notification of the Oxford University Press Story Writing Competition.
