Open calls
Current competitions
Amber Review hosts annual prizes in poetry, flash fiction, and photographic narrative. Each category is read anonymously and judged by a guest editor.
This year
Three categories, one open call
Poetry
Up to five poems per entry, judged on craft and the strength of the whole sequence.
Flash fiction
Stories of up to 500 words, read blind for voice, economy, and a turn that lands.
Photographic narrative
Single images or short series that carry a story, judged on sequencing and image quality.
Before you enter
How judging works
Entries are anonymized before shortlisting, and distinguished guest judges review each category's shortlist. Winning entries receive print publication and a direct monetary honorarium.
Please check the word count limits, eligibility, and entry fee policy for your category before you submit. Entries that exceed the stated limits cannot be considered.