Prizes | Deadlines | Entry fees | How to enter | T&Cs | Previous winners
Established for writers who like to share authentic travel experiences and to provide a platform for publication. The Anthology Travel Writing Competition is open to original and previously unpublished travel articles in the English language by writers of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. We are looking for an engaging article that will capture the reader’s attention, conveying a strong sense of the destination and the local culture.
Open to both new and established writers, articles submitted must not exceed 1,000 words. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish. Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee.
It is not a requirement but is advisable to refer to Anthology magazine or purchase a copy, before submitting your work so that you can see the type of material we publish. Subscriptions and single copies are available to purchase through our online shop.
Anthology is now available in digital format
Purchase Volume 25 Digital here to read the winning travel story from the Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2025.
Purchase Volume 23 Digital here to read the winning travel story from the Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2024.
Purchase Volume 21 Digital here to read the winning travel story from the Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2023
Prizes
The winner will receive €300 and the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology.
Anthology has partnered with Reedsy Learning to provide the following prizes:
- Winner: one-year Reedsy Learning membership (including all masterclasses and conferences)
- Shortlist: one live craft masterclass of choice
- All entrants: exclusive 10% membership discount
Submission deadline and entry fees
Standard Fee – €15: April 1st – November 30th 2026
Contact admin@anthology-magazine.com for information on group entry fees.
How to enter
Click the button below to access the entry form. Fill in your details, upload your entry and complete the payment before clicking ‘submit’. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions below for competition rules.
Click ‘Submit your entry‘ to access the Anthology Awards Submissions site.
If you experience any difficulties submitting your entry, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us: admin@anthology-magazine.com. We’re here to assist you.
Terms and conditions
- To enter, submit an original, non-fictional, unpublished travel article, written in English with a maximum of 1,000 words. Adapted, revised or otherwise reworked versions of previously published material are not eligible for entry.
- There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit. Each submission will require a separate entry form and be subject to a separate entry fee.
- There is no age limit.
- Submissions will be judged on literary merit, originality and readability.
- Once selected, the winner will be contacted by email or telephone.
- Copyright remains with the author but Anthology reserves the right to be the first to publish or arrange a broadcast of selected works.
- The winner and finalists grant Anthology the right to use their articles in electronic form or in print for the specific purpose of promoting Anthology and its Awards without restriction in any media.
- Submission of a written piece implies the author’s acceptance of the rules and conditions.
- In order to minimise administrative costs and maintain affordable fees, please note that entry fees are non-refundable.
- Prize money will be paid on publication of the winning article in Anthology magazine.
- The use of Generative AI is not permitted for entries to the competition.
Formatting Guidelines (To avoid disqualification, these guidelines must be adhered to)
- File type: PDF or Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).
- Font: Arial or Times New Roman, 12pt, 1.5 or double-spaced.
- No cover/title pages: Do not add cover/title pages to the document.
- Title: The title of the story is to be placed at the top of the first page.
- Word Count: Include word count on the top right of the first page.
- Anonymity: Do not include your name in the document, file name, or body of the story.
- Photographs: Do not include photographs within the entry document.
Previous Travel Writing Competition winners
- 2024 Winner: ‘Bar Calisto’ by Isabella Cascio
- 2023 Winner: ‘On Top of the World’ by Bette Leone Martin
The Anthology Travel Writing Competition is listed with:
Duotrope | Study, Work, Grow | CAP Arts Centre | Fine Art New Zealand | Film Freeway | Arizona Arts Commission | Florida Department of State | Regional Arts & Culture Council | North Carolina Arts Council | NAWE | New Writers | Writers College | Australian Writers’ Resource | Sisters in Crime Australia | CreativeWriting.ie | Christopher Fielden | Almond Press | UK Writers College | SA Writers College | Reedsy | New Pages |