About the programme
The winning story is published in an anthology and the writer receives a cash award and mentorship from an editor.
Eligibility
The published requirements, as a checklist. Always confirm against the official criteria.
- Writer has not published a book-length work
- Create a profile to see which of these you meet.
What you will need
- Short story (up to 5,000 words)
How to apply
- Create an account on the official application portal.
- Complete the online form and upload the required documents.
- Submit before the deadline. Shortlisted applicants are contacted for interview.
Applications are submitted on Quill Literary Trust’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
Source and verification
- Official source
- Quill Literary Trust
- Status
- Key fields checked against the official page
- Last checked
- 6 Nov 2026