Tag Archives: writing competitions

A Very Special Carrot Ranch Rodeo

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Esther Chilton

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 →

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Exciting News!

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Esther Chilton

As many of you know, I’m a tutor for The Writers Bureau, which I love. I also write articles and short stories, and offer an editing service. I’m going to be continuing with all of those, but I am about … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is…

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Esther Chilton

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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Last Chance To Send Your Stories In

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Esther Chilton

A couple of weeks ago, I announced the launch of a new short story competition to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the release of my first book of short stories, The Siege. There’s still time to enter. Here are the … Continue reading →

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I Still Want Your Stories!

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Esther Chilton

Last week, I announced the launch of a new short story competition to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the release of my first book of short stories, The Siege. There’s still time to enter. Here are the details for you: … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Esther Chilton

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

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Esther Chilton

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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My Latest Book – Launch Date Coming Soon…

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Esther Chilton

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

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Esther Chilton

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 6, 2020 by Esther Chilton

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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