Short story prizes
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Aeon Award 2009
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View information about this prizeDark Tales Winter Short Story Competition
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View information about this prizeFrank O'Connor International Short Story Award
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View information about this prizeNational Short Story Prize
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View information about this prizeTed Walters international short story and poetry competition
View information about this prizeThe Lady short story competition
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View information about this prizeWillesden Herald International Short Story Competition
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