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Tag Archives: writing competitions
A Very Special Carrot Ranch Rodeo
Many of you are familiar with the wonderful Carrot Ranch contests. I’d like to share this very special one with you and encourage you to enter: Sue Vincent is one of those special bloggers that inspires people all over the … Continue reading
And The Winner Is…
Thank you to everyone who entered my short story competition. I had some super entries, from a touching one about a mum, to a gripping one about the current pandemic. Then, there were humorous ones that made me laugh out … Continue reading
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Markets For Writers
Those who follow my Markets For Writers weekly blog post will know that I regularly feature Writing Magazine competitions. They have several currently inviting entries, but it’s also worth taking a look at their website. They’re offering writers all sorts … Continue reading
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Markets For Writers
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
My Latest Book – Launch Date Coming Soon…
Next week I’ll be announcing the launch date for my latest book, Publication Guaranteed (well, almost!). Here’s an extract from the beginning of the chapter on writing competitions: Is it a dream of yours to win a writing competition? To … Continue reading
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Markets For Writers
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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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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