Black History Month - Short Story Competition 2025
Theme: “Stories of Resilience, Hope, and Legacy”
We invite writers of all backgrounds and skill levels to submit a short story inspired by Black history. Whether you focus on historical figures, cultural traditions, or personal experiences, we want to hear your voice.
🎁 Prizes:
Winner: £30 Love2Shop voucher plus your work showcased on our Let’s Talk Dacorum page (announcement on 1 November). 2 Runners-up: £15 Love2Shop vouchers each.
🗓️ EXTENSION FOR SUMBISSIONS! Submissions close October 31st, 2025
🎨 Submissions: Use the 'Submit' tab below. Title and Upload your entry as a PDF, Word document, or image file (JPEG/PNG). Sumbissions MUST be on the theme of Black History/Culture. Submissions that do not meet this theme may not be accepted by our moderation team.
🌍 Eligibility: Open to all ages, backgrounds, and locations
🖊️ Word Limit: 100–600 words
🧑⚖️ Judging Criteria: Relevance to theme, originality, writing quality, emotional impact
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