WestWord 1000 Word Picture Competition

A picture paints a thousand words and this annual edition of WestWord we want stories of 1000 words exactly inspired by the image prompt. 

Deadline: 31st December 2024

Word count: 1000 words exactly (excluding title)

Entry fee: £6 submission only / £23 with feedback 

PRIZES:

The winning and shortlisted stories will share 66% of the submission fees (after Submittable fees are deducted) .

1st: 20%

2nd: £15%

3rd: £10%

Shortlisted stories (7 max): 3% each

All winning and shortlisted stories will be published in WestWord in February 2025.

See the picture prompt here: https://westword.substack.com/p/1000-word-photo

You can submit as many stories as you like but each submission must be made separately. All stories are read anonymously so please don't include your name in the document you upload or in the submission title.