We believe stories should be about imagination rather than rules, so we’ve kept our competition terms to a minimum:

• Your story should be 550 words or fewer

• It should feature a character with a print disability.

You can create and submit your short story in the format you prefer: written, audio or video – in poetry or prose.

Whether you have a print disability or not, you can take part in our short story competition. Launched as part of Calibre Audio’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Inclusive Voices aims to raise awareness of the challenges that people with print disabilities face in their daily lives.

It celebrates the joy everyone can share when stories are truly accessible.

We’ve gathered some resources that might help you write, film, or record your perfect story. We’ve divided them into sections so you can find what you need more easily.

Go to the resources page.

However, they overlap a little as brilliant authors and poets with print disabilities share their tips and perspectives.

Whether you’re 7 or 70, you should find inspiration here.

We’ve got writing tips for younger writers and aspiring adult authors and links to information about print disabilities for adults and children. Even if you’ve no direct experience with print disability, you might find these resources helpful when bringing your print-disabled character to life.

You can enter the competition by completing the form below, or you can download a copy of the form as a PDF and send it along with your story by post to Inclusive Voices, Calibre Audio, Aylesbury HP22 5XQ or email shortstory@calibre.org.uk

Full terms & conditions can be found here.