Spread the Word are launching the London Short Story Prize 2014 for short story writers resident in London.

The Prize will go to a short story of up to 8000 words on any theme that judges Jackie Kay and Cathy Galvin choose.
There is no fee for entering the competition.
The deadline for the competition is midday, 19 September 2014.
Take a look at the Spread the Word website for full Prize information:

http://www.spreadtheword.org.uk/resources/view/london-short-story-prize-2014-now-open-for-entries