Competitions

There are a vast number of writing competitions that offer fantastic opportunities for new writers to have their work noticed. Competitions also give publishers, magazines and producers the ideal opportunity to scout for new talent.

Bloc-Online Prize 2004
There are only a few days left to submit entries for bloc online's fantastic writing competition. See full story for further details.

This Month's bloc New Writing Winner
Congratulations to Kay Sexton for her winning submission Britpopping. She wins a copy of Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss. Thank you to Falmouth Bookseller for providing the prize.

Imminent deadlines

The Bridport Prize
Entry fee: £6. 1st prize: £3000.
Stories 5000 words maximum, poems 42 lines maximum.
Competition closes 30th June 2004. See competitions for further details.

The Cherrybite Open Poetry Competition
1st prize: £100.
Poems, 40 lines maximum.
Closing date 30th June 2004. See competitions for further details.

2004 Jo Cowell Short Story competition
Entry fee: £4 (£3 for second entries). 1st prize: £400.
Stories 1000-2000 words.
Competition closes 30th June 2004. See competitions for further details.

Momaya Short Story Competition
Entry fee: £6. 1st prize: £130 (winners published in the
Momaya Annual Review 2004.).
Competition closes 1st July 2004. See competitions for further details.

Mere Literary Festival Short Story Competition
Entry fee: £4 (£3.50 for second entries). 1st prize: £300.
Stories 2500 words maximum.
Competition closes 11th July 2004. See competitions for further details.

More competitions coming up...
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