This year’s competition attracted a strong field of submissions, showcasing creativity, imagination and powerful storytelling from writers across the region and beyond. Our judges have carefully considered each entry and selected stories that reflects the incredible talent on display and our chosen theme: Echoes of Winter.

The winning stories are available to read below.

Congratulations to all of our finalists, and thank you to everyone who submitted their story!

We have enjoyed celebrating your work as part of Words Out West.