Tag Archives: writing competition

I Want Your Stories!

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Esther Chilton

A few months ago, I ran a writing competition to win a copy of my latest book of short stories, A Walk in the Woods. I had some super entries and so, as it’s coming up to the sixth anniversary … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Fiction Factory are holding a flash fiction competition. There isn’t a theme but no children’s or YA fiction will be accepted. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st: £150 2nd: £50 3rd: £25 Entry fee: £6 Word limit: … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Esther Chilton

As promised, here are the details for The Writers Bureau Flash Fiction Competition. If you missed my blog last week, here are some Flash Fiction tips. Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 All winners will receive a Writers Bureau … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Esther Chilton

If you’re looking for a writing competition which is FREE to enter and which has a great first prize, then the annual ‘Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook Short Story Competition’ is for you. This year, there’s no set theme so get … Continue reading →

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I Still Need You!

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Esther Chilton

Competition Time! Two weeks ago, I set a mini-competition within a mini-competition! Lots of you took part in my recent flash fiction competition where I set the theme of ‘The Discovery’.  The results can be read here, if you missed them. … Continue reading →

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I Need You – Again!

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Esther Chilton

Competition Time! Last week I set a mini-competition within a mini-competition! Lots of you took part in my recent flash fiction competition where I set the theme of ‘The Discovery’.  The results can be read here, if you missed them. So … Continue reading →

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Monday Motivations

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Esther Chilton

As usual, the weekend went by in a flash and Monday has whizzed round far too quickly. To get your mind working, why not have a go at one of my two short story competitions (with prizes!) One of them … Continue reading →

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Monday Motivations

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Esther Chilton

I had a wonderful weekend away but, as always, it flew by too quickly and it’s now back to work. If you’re like me and feeling that sluggish Monday-mind-syndrome, why not get it working by  entering one of my two … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Esther Chilton

My market for you this week gives writers scope for writing a longer story. The Exeter Story Prize accepts entries up to 10,000 words. There’s no set theme. Here are the other details for you: Prizes: 1st: £500 + trophy … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Esther Chilton

Brentwood Writers’ Circle is holding a flash fiction story to celebrate its 75th anniversary. They’re looking for stories of exactly 75 words. Here’s the all important information for you: Prizes: 1st prize: £40 2nd prize: £20 3rd prize: £15 Plus … Continue reading →

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