The Henshaw June 2015 Short Story Competition invites fictional short stories of up to 2000 words on any theme – the closing date is June 30th. Henshaw Press are a small group of writers, editors, lecturers and readers who wish to actively support creative writing and aim to encourage as wide a range of writing as possible. Competitions
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2015 Exeter Story Prize
Creative Writing Matters are inviting submissions of stories up to 10,000 words for their 2015 Exeter Story Prize. All the information can be found here: http://www.creativewritingmatters.co.uk/2015-exeter-story-prize.html Closing date 30th April 2015.
Continue reading »World Book Day – Thursday 5 March
It’s World Book Day on Thursday 5th March 2015 – the perfect opportunity to celebrate books and reading. There’s lots happening all over the country, with events taking place at schools, libraries and other public places. For more information have a look at the official World Book Day website: http://worldbookday.com
Continue reading »BBC Radio 2 – 500 Words competition for 5-13 year olds
Are you aged between 5 and 13 ? Have you written a super fantastic short story? Enter the 500 WORDS competition! Entries must be received by Thursday 26 February. For all the details visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00rfvk1
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