Prize Entry

The 2023 Desperate Literature Prize for Short Fiction is NOW CLOSED for submissions

Before you enter, please ensure that you are eligible to enter the prize and have read our 'Eligibility & Conditions' page for the details on all the prizes. If you have any questions, you can also consult our FAQs page. Entries are limited to five pieces per person. EXTENDED DEADLINE: APRIL 30th 2023 Please note: multiple entries must be made at the same time. If you'd like to own previously shortlisted stories, you can get a free .pdf copy of Eleven Stories 2022 and €2.50 off both the full pdf bundle (2018 - 2022) as well as the print edition of Eleven Stories 2022 with submission entry. Just remember to add it to the cart at the time of purchase! If you have any issues with the submission or uploading, we made an FAQs page to help out!