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Markets For Writers

Posted on April 3, 2019 by

The Big Issue Crime Writing Competition is certainly worth an entry. Why? Well, with a prize of a two-book publishing contract under the Avon Books UK imprint by HarperCollins, why wouldn’t you want to enter?! They’re looking for a 100-word … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

You still have time to enter The Writers Bureau’s 2019 Short Story Competition (well, only just as the closing date is Sunday!) Here is a reminder of the details: Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 4th: £50 Plus all … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

Entering a short story competition? Think outside the box. When I ran my last short story competition, a lot of entries focused on death and an apocalyptic world. Jot down several ideas. The first few will probably be themes a … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on March 20, 2019 by

How would you like to win £20,000? If you would, then you’ll need to publish a book with Kindle Direct Publishing – and it’ll need to be published between 1st May 2019 and 31st August 2019. Here’s some information from … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

Do you enjoy writing about strong characters? Then the Character-driven Short Story Competition being held by Writing Magazine may be just what you’re looking for. Here’s a bit more about it: ‘Hero or anti-hero, do-er or dreamer, cool or clownish, … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

Most of you know I have a soft spot for flash fiction. Here’s a competition for those of you who also enjoy a bit of flash: The Irish Writers Centre is holding a flash fiction competition of up to 400 … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

The Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize is open for entries. Here is some information for you: Word Limit: 300 Closing date: 28th February 2019 Entry Fee: €14 (€8 subsequent entries) Prizes: The ten winning stories will be published in the  FISH … Continue reading →

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