Ink of Ages Fiction Prize
Historical & Mythological Short Fiction
World History Encyclopedia's international historical and mythological short story contest
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Dust & Divinity
Dust & Divinity
Ink of Ages Volume Two
Ink of Ages Volume Two
25 winning and shortlisted short stories from the 2025 Ink of Ages Fiction Prize, including our first-ever Youth Prize!
Echoes & Origins
Echoes & Origins
Ink of Ages Volume One
Ink of Ages Volume One
17 winning and shortlisted short stories from the 2024 Ink of Ages Fiction Prize, transporting readers across centuries and cultures through historical and mythology-inspired fiction.
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Free to enter
We're determined not to charge writers entry fees.
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International
Open to entries in English from anywhere in the world.
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A dedicated team of WHE staff, submission readers, judges, and translators.
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Issue #10 Self-editing
Issue #10 Self-editing
My favourite editing tips. Writing and editing advice benefits from two disclaimers, I think: Do whatever you want as long as it works. And choose to ignore advice that doesn't inspire you, Let's go!
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