Back to All Events

The Moth- Short Story Prize


The Moth International Short Story Prize

THE MOTH SHORT STORY PRIZE 2016 IS NOW OPEN! 

This year’s judge – John Boyne – is the author of a collection of short stories, nine novels for adults and five for younger readers, including The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, a New York Times no. 1 Bestseller that has sold over 6 million copies.  

 

The Prize is for a single unpublished story of no more than 6,000 words. The competition is open to anyone, and you can enter as many stories as you like. 

 

The entry fee is €12 per story. 

 

ENTER ONLINE HERE

 

Or you can send your story along with a cheque or postal order (bank drafts not acceptable, we're afraid) made payable to The Moth Magazine Ltd. and an entry form (downloadable HERE) or a cover letter with your name and contact details and the title of stories attached to: The Moth, Ardan Grange, Milltown, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland.