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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 10, 2020 by

U.K. women’s weekly, My Weekly accepts articles. The editor, Stuart Johnstone is always happy to hear from new freelance writers, with fresh ideas. He advises you study a few copies of the magazine so you get a food feel for … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

The Derby Book Festival is inviting entries on the theme of ‘Home’ for their flash fiction competition. The word limit is 50 and the closing date is 2nd June 2020 so you just have time to enter! There are three … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

Like a good secret? Well, why not enter The Writers’ Cafe Magazine’s short story and poetry competition? If you’re interested, send your stories (up to 1000 words) and poetry (up to 5 poems per submission) on the theme, “Secrets”, with … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

The Writers Bureau is asking for entries for its annual poetry competition. Here’s some information for you: Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 All winners receive a WB course of their choice – worth over £374 Entry fee: £5 … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on May 6, 2020 by

Want to pay tribute to heroes and help raise money for the NHS through your writing? You can with Writing Magazine’s latest competition. Here’s more: ‘We’re asking you to write up to 500 words, fiction or non-fiction, or a poem, … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on April 22, 2020 by

Lots of writers aspire to write fiction for DC Thomson & Co’s The People’s Friend magazine. But did you know DC Thomson & Co also publish The Weekly News, a newpaper that features short stories in each issue? As you’ll … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on April 15, 2020 by

Writing Magazine have some super competitions and they have a non-fiction competition coming up. Here’s more about it: ‘Explore the real world in our creative non-fiction competition, whether that means a personal memoir, a pen portrait, an atmospheric research piece, … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 8, 2020 by

Your Cat and Your Dog magazines are holding competitions for three different age groups: Over 13s and adults, stories up to 1,000 words; Under 13s, stories up to 500 words; Under 11s drawing competition, draw a picture of your dog … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

Looking for a short story competition? Then why not enter the Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition? You have up to 2500 words in which to create your masterpiece. Here’s what they have to say: ‘The catch: We provide your opening … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on March 25, 2020 by

The Oldie invites articles on any subject between 600 and 1300 words. The editor, Harry Mount has the following to say about it: ‘The idea for the Oldie was cooked up 25 years ago by its founding editor, Richard Ingrams, … Continue reading →

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