The Squat Pen Rests Short Story Writing Championship of the World! Is back! Six finalists, one audience, one winner!
Wyvern Theatre - The Spotlight Room, Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN
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The Squat Pen Rests Short Story Writing Championship of the World!
Summary
14/11/2026
18:00 - 21:00
£5 for competition, £5 for audience.
Suitable for: Adults (18+)
Write a 750 word story, on any subject, to be in with a chance of being one of six finalists and a chance of winning The Squat Pen Championship Trophy!
The six finalists will be invited to read their work to our super-appreciative audience, who will vote for their favourite story. Regardless of who wins, each finalist will receive an equal share in prize money, and have their stories recorded on Swindon Radio 105.5.
There will be live music, and a bar.
Entry into the competition is £5 per story.
And tickets to be in the audience is just £5 too!
Free bursary entry:
We are especially keen to hear from low income, working-class or underrepresented writers. Contact us on squatpenrestsshortstory@gmail.com with a very brief outline why you are eligible for free entry.
MARK RUTTERFORD - writer: The Squat Pen Rests was a dream: packed crowd, amazing atmosphere and brilliant stories. If you do one event this year, make it this one. The Costa would be nice, Bridport short story prize too, but the SPR is the one I really want to win.
The Squat Pen Rests Short Story Writing Championship of the World!
The Squat Pen Rests Short Story Writing Championship of the World! Is back! Six finalists, one audience, one winner!
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