markets for writers

  • Markets For Writers

    If you enjoy taking your readers out of this world and into another, then the Writing Magazine ‘Other Worlds’ short story competition might be worth entering. Here are the all-important details for you: Prizes: 1st: £200 plus publication in the magazine 2nd: £50 plus publication online Entry fee: £6 (£4 for subscribers) Word limit: Between…

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  • Here is the elevnth instalment in my weekly writing series. Each week, I give you an idea – whether it’s a magazine to write for, a theme for a short story and/or poem, an idea for an article…Here are the first , second , third , fourth , fifth , sixth , seventh, eighth, ninth and…

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  • Markets For Writers

    My market for you this week is Reflex Fiction, a quarterly international flash fiction competition for stories between 180 and 360 words. Here are some details for you: Prizes: 1st Prize: £1,000 Second: £500 Third: £250 Entry fee: £7 The competition is always open for entries, but the latest competition ends today! To find out…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Calling all bloggers! Four years ago, the first Bloggers Bash meeting was held in London. And what a great event it was. This year, it’s taking place on May 19th and to celebrate its fourth year, there’s a special writing competition. Here are some details for you: Theme: Royalty Word count: up to 300 words…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Do you enjoy entering themed writing competitions? Then The Harpers Bazaar Short Story Competition may be just what you’re looking for. The theme is The Looking Glass. Here are some more details for you: Word limit: up to 2500 words Closing date: 9th April 2018 Prize: The winner will receive a selection of gifts from Smythson…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Think you’re funny? Good at making people laugh? Then why not enter the Writing Magazine humour short story competition. Here are the details for you: Prizes: 1st: £200 plus publication in the magazine Runner-up: £50 plus publication on the website Entry fee: £5, £3 subscribers Word limit: 1500-1700 words Closing date: 15th March 2018 To…

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  • Markets For Writers

    The ChipLitFest Short Story Competition has two categories – one for stories of up to 2500 words and one for stories up to 5000 words. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st: £500 2nd: £100 3rd: £50 The three winning stories will also be published on the ChipLitFest website, together with author photos…

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  • Markets For Writers

    The Writers Bureau‘s annual short story competition is now open for entries. The closing date is 31st March 2018. Here are the all-important details for you: Word limit: Up to 2000 words Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 4th: £50 Plus, all winners receive a Writers Bureau Course of their choice, worth over £374.…

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  • Markets For Writers

    My market for your this week is a poetry one. Writing Magazine are celebrating the 200 year anniversary of Frankenstein with their ‘Monsters‘ poetry competition. Here are a few details for you: Line limit: up to 40 lines Prizes: 1st: £100 2nd: £50 Both prize winning poems will be published in Writing Magazine. Entry fee:…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Enjoy writing dialogue? Then why not enter the Writing Magazine short story competition, which is dialogue-only. The usual rules apply i.e. stories are wanted between 1500-1700 words. Here is some more information for you: Prizes: 1st: £200 + publication in the magazine 2nd: £50 + publication online Entry fee: £5 (£3 for subscribers) Closing date:…

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