A new short fiction competition celebrating imaginative writing
Calico Libraries invites writers from across the borough and beyond to enter its inaugural writing competition, submissions are now open*
We’re seeking short works of fiction (1,500 words or fewer) responding to the theme Imagined Worlds. Whether your story explores a reimagined reality, a speculative future, or an entirely original landscape, we’re looking for creative and distinctive interpretations of the theme.
Winning and highly commended entries will be published both in print and online.
*Submission period: 1st November – 31st December 2025
