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Markets For Writers

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

The Historical Writers’ Association is holding a short story competition to celebrate the works of Dorothy Dunnett. Here’s what they’re looking for: ‘Can you transport a reader into the past? Can you tell a story which will grip the reader … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

I know a lot of you enjoy writing flash fiction. But how about bite size flash fiction? If you enjoy telling a story in only a few words, then take a look at the 50-Word Stories website. There are special … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

The Flash500 quarterly short story competition has been running for nine years now. As the title implies, the word limit is 500 words. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: First: £300 Second: £200 Third: £100 Highly commended: Book … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Writing Magazine is holding an 1000-word story competition. The theme is an open one and the closing date is 15th July 2018. Even though the word limit is shorter than their usual competitions, their prizes are the same, i.e. £200 … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

This week’s market is for anyone who’s written a novel and who is looking to get published. The Richard and Judy’s Search For A Bestseller Competition is taking entries and it’s a competition that’s worth entering. You need to submit … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

  My market for you this week is for lovers of flash fiction. The Bath Flash Fiction Award is now open for entries of up to 300 words.  Prizes: 1st: £1000  2nd: £300 3rd: £100 Two commendations: £30 each Fifty … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

The Fiction Desk is holding a special short story competition: “We’re always working to discover new authors and new stories to publish alongside our regular contributors. The Newcomer Prize is part of this: it’s a short story competition only open … Continue reading →

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