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The Moth Short Story Prize 2026
An international short story competition open to anyone over 16, with an entry fee of €17 per story and prizes including €3,000, €1,000, and a week at The Moth Retreat in rural Ireland.
Who can apply
Open to anyone over the age of 16 worldwide. Stories must be original, previously unpublished, in English, and under 3,000 words.Perks & benefits
- Publication in Irish Times summer fiction series
- Week at The Moth Retreat in rural Ireland
Key contacts
Rebecca O Connor
Sources
Links used by the AI to gather information about this grant.
- intercompetition.com/writing?_grant=3 ↗
- creativewritingink.co.uk/competitions/the-moth-short-story-prize-2026/ ↗
- www.writing.ie/writing-comps/moth-short-story-2026/ ↗
- intercompetition.com/writing/ad/the-moth-short-story-prize-2026,3578 ↗
- www.themothmagazine.com/directory/about-the-moth-short-story-prize ↗
- www.artsume.com/opportunities/d7d3bc91-5921-4833-87f1-633ed4a4a9a9 ↗