The Hysteria Writing Competition began in 2012 and runs every year between 1st April and 31st August. You can find links to more information about all our past competitions on this page.
Read Previous Anthologies
Anthologies from past competitions are available online and you can find links to them on our online shop below.
- The 2016 Anthology Hysteria 5
- The 2015 Anthology Hysteria 4
- The 2014 Anthology Hysteria 3
- The 2013 Anthology Hysteria 2
- The 2012 Anthology Hysteria 1
Meet Past Winners
- Hysteria 2016 – Sandra Crook, Sharon Telfer and Kathryn Jacopi
- Hysteria 2015 – Sue Spiers, Gayle Letherby, Shauna McKay
- Hysteria 2014 – Tracey Glasspool, Helen Chambers, Polly Hall
- Hysteria 2013 – Tracy Fells
- Hysteria 2012 – Jayne Thicket
Meet Past Judges
- Hysteria 2016 Judges
- Hysteria 2015 Judges
- Hysteria 2014 judges
- Hysteria 2013 judges
- Hysteria 2012 judges
Meet past writers in residence
In 2014 we introduced the idea of a writer in residence for the competition. The purpose was to help by giving entrants hints and tips about how to write for a competition. We skipped a year in 2015, but hope to carry on in 2016.
- Sophie Duffy – 2016 Writer in Residence
- Bridget Whelan – 2014 Writer in Residence