Black History Month - Short Story Competition 2025

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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

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

Submit Your Story

🎁 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


🖊️ Word Limit: 100–600 words
📁 Format: Upload your story as a PDF or Word document (.doc, .docx)
🌍 Eligibility: Open to all ages, backgrounds, and locations
📩 How to Enter: Use the tool here to upload your entry
🧑‍⚖️ Judging Criteria: Relevance to theme, originality, writing quality, emotional impact

Thank You for Sharing Your Story!

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to create and share your story with us. Your voice, creativity, and perspective help us celebrate the richness of Black History and inspire our community.

Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us honor resilience, hope, and legacy.

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