Writing Contests
Fish Publishing runs four annual International Writing Contests.
Renowned poets and writers select ten from each contest for publication in the Annual Fish Anthology.
Fish endeavours to publish outstanding new writers and poets.
Short Story Prize
Open
OPEN
€6,400 in Prizes + Publication
Judge: Sean Lusk
Word limit: 5,000
OPEN for Entries
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Flash Fiction Prize
Open
OPEN – Closes 28 Feb ’25
Prizes + Publication
Judge: Tania Hershman
Word limit: 300
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Poetry Prize
Open
OPEN – Closes 31 March ’25
Prizes + Publication
Judge: Billy Collins
Word limit: 60 lines
The winners of the Fish Poetry Prize 2025, as selected by Billy Collins, will be announced on 22nd May. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this delay. Long and short-lists are published on Recent NEWS
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The Lockdown Prize
Closed
CLOSED (closed 15 June ’20)
Prose / Poem / Haiku or Senryu
9 pieces to be published
POEMS / POCKET PROSE / HAIKU
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