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Go shoppingThank you to everyone who entered this year’s International Short Story Award for Young Writers, which we hold annually in partnership with Warwick University’s IGGY. The judges would like to commend the entrants on the exceptionally high standard of entries.
Here are the young writers who made the 2011 longlist:
—Georgie Smith
—Kate Baguley
—Layla Hendow
—Daniel Cender
—Ruth Gervais Ingamells
—Charlotte Poulter
—Chester Pylkkanen
—Lillian Fishman
—Ify Okoli
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to delay the announcement of the shortlist until 12 September. Thank you for your patience. Those who make the short list will be invited to the awards ceremony to be held on a date yet to be confirmed in October.
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Just out of interest, how many entries did you have this year?
We had 455 entries this year from young people all around the world.
yay yay yay yay yay
my name first- not sure if that means anything but at least i’m in the top 9!!
yay yay yay yay yay
AGGGGH, I didn’t make the cut. But I’d like to give a humble congratulations to those who did. Can’t wait to see your stories!
What about me?!?!? I entered!!
Oh, I guess I just didn’t make the longlist.
>:( :'(
Who was the overall winner?
Hi,
The winner of the contest will be announced next Wednesday 12th October at our awards ceremony in London.