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Markets For Writers

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

The Writers Bureau is holding a flash fiction competition (stories up to 500 words), with a deadline of 30th November. More details will follow next week. They’ve just published some top tips for entrants, including the importance of the hook, … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

We all like a good old love story, don’t we? So if you’re feeling in the romantic mood, try writing a story for Writing Magazine‘s annual Love Story Competition. You have until 15th September to enter. Here are some more details … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

The RWL (ReaderWriterLounge) Short Story Competition is looking for entries of between 1000 – 10,000 words in their 2018 competition. Writers have until the 31st August in which to send their entries. Prizes: 1st Prize: £100 2nd Prize: £50 3rd … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

Writing Magazine are holding a Creative Non-Fiction Competition. Here’s what they’re looking for: ‘A burgeoning genre, creative non-fiction uses all the storyteller’s tools to paint a picture of reality. Whether you choose to write an evocative article, a piece of … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

The Flash500 quarterly short story competition has been running for nine years now. As the title implies, the word limit is 500 words. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: First: £300 Second: £200 Third: £100 Highly commended: Book … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Writing Magazine is holding an 1000-word story competition. The theme is an open one and the closing date is 15th July 2018. Even though the word limit is shorter than their usual competitions, their prizes are the same, i.e. £200 … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

This week’s market is for anyone who’s written a novel and who is looking to get published. The Richard and Judy’s Search For A Bestseller Competition is taking entries and it’s a competition that’s worth entering. You need to submit … Continue reading →

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