Chaotic Creators Magazine Short Story Competition!

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We aim to support artists at all stages of their creative journey! This competition is open to beginners, experts and anyone in between. We’ll be judging the winners based on creativity and storytelling—not Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPAG - this can be edited later!).

The short story competition winner will receive a £50 cash prize (subject to increase if we receive more entries than anticipated), have their story featured in the next issue of Chaotic Creators Magazine, and receive a free printed copy. Second and third-place winners will also be featured in the next issue and will receive a free digital copy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have your work published in a magazine. Please note that the entry fee for this competition is £10. This fee will contribute to the winner’s cash prize and help pay creators featured in future issues of the magazine. Your support not only gives you a chance to get published but also helps us keep our platform running to support future artists.

We can’t wait to read your work!

1. Word Count: Entries must not exceed 2,000 words (with a 10% leeway). This does not include the title and your name. If your submission exceeds the limit, we may contact you to offer a chance to resubmit. There is no lower limit for entry but we recommend at least 500 words.
2. Multiple Entries: You can enter the competition more than once, but a £10 entry fee is required for each submission.
3. Content Guidelines: Please avoid using offensive or discriminatory language. Swearing is permitted, but slurs are not allowed. We understand that some communities have reclaimed certain words or phrases, but we are unable to verify this, and in the interest of safety, we prefer not to allow slurs or other reclaimed language.
4. Final Submissions: Once submitted, all entries are final. If you don’t adhere to these rules, your entry will not be considered, and no refund will be issued.
5. Submission: All entries must be emailed to chaoticcreatorsmagazine@gmail.com. If you require alternative submission methods due to accessibility reasons, please contact us, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Deadline: Final submissions must be received by Monday, 23rd June 2025. By submitting your entry, you agree to have your work featured in the next issue of Chaotic Creators Magazine and used for promotional purposes across our social media, newsletters, website, and other marketing materials. You retain the rights to your work.

We understand that the entry fee might be a barrier for some artists, and we want to ensure that this competition is accessible to as many creative voices as possible. To that end, we’re offering 5 free entries to individuals who are facing financial hardship.

Eligibility: To apply for a free entry, you must meet one of the following criteria:

1. You are currently receiving benefits or government support (e.g., Universal Credit, Job Seeker’s Allowance, etc.).
2. You are a student or part-time worker facing financial challenges.
3. You are in a position where the entry fee is a significant burden on your income.

How to Apply: If you meet any of the above criteria and would like to be considered for free entry, please email us at chaoticcreatorsmagazine@gmail.com with the subject line "Free Entry Application". In your email, briefly explain your situation and why you are applying for a free entry. We may ask for proof of income and we will review all applications on a case-by-case basis. Please note that the free entries will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those eligible.

Confidentiality: We respect your privacy. Any information shared in your application will remain confidential and will only be used to verify eligibility for the free entry.