Burgas Municipality announces the tenth edition of the National Literary Competition for Love Prose “Young Storyteller“, established in 2017 in memory of the writer Atanas Radoynov. The competition is organized jointly with the Burgas Writers' Community and the writer's family.

Young authors can participate in the competition, divided into two age groups – from 18 to 25 years and from 26 to 35 years. Each participant has the right to submit up to three short stories on the theme of love, with a length of up to five pages.

A competent jury will determine the winners of the “Young Storyteller“ award – one author in each age group. The distinguished participants will receive a one-time creative scholarship and a diploma from Burgas Municipality.

Additional awards are also provided, including an invitation to participate in the International Literary Festival “Holy Word“ – Burgas, diplomas and cash prizes, as well as a special award for the most talented student participant.

The awards are provided by Burgas Municipality, the “Burgas Writers' Community“ Association, the Radoynov family, the L. Karavelov 1940 Community Center and donors.

The official awards ceremony will take place on February 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the House of the Writer – Burgas, 1 Vola Str.