markets for writers

February 13, 2019

The Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize is open for entries. Here is some information for you: Word Limit: 300 Closing date: 28th February 2019 Entry Fee: €14 (€8 subsequent entries) Prizes: The ten winning stories will be published in the FISH ANTHOLOGY 2019. 1st: €1,000 2nd: €300 3rd: Online Writing Course To find out more,…

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February 6, 2019

Markets For Writers

Do you enjoy writing dialogue? Then give the Writing Magazine dialogue-only competition a go. Here is some more information for you: 1st prize: £200 and publication in Writing Magazine 2nd prize: £50 and publication in Competition Showcase Entry Fees: £6, £4 for subscribers Closing date: 15th February 2019 Word limit: Between 1500 – 1700 A…

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January 30, 2019

Markets For Writers

Last week, I brought you news of The Writers Bureau’s short story competition. If you’d like to know more about what they’re looking for, take a look at their tops tips. ***

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January 23, 2019

Markets For Writers

The Writers Bureau Short Story Competition 2019 is now open for entries. Details are as follows: Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 4th: £50 Plus all winners receive a Writers Bureau course of their choice (worth over £374). Entry fee: £5 (£4 to members of the The Association of Freelance Writers) Word limit: 2000…

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January 16, 2019

Markets For Writers

The Fiction Desk is getting its latest anthology ready for publication, but they still have a few slots for stories left. The deadline is 31st January 2019. To find out exactly what they’re looking for and to submit your story, read their short story submission guidelines. ***

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January 9, 2019

Markets For Writers

Are you a Writers Bureau student – past or present? Then why not enter one of their 30th Anniversary competitions – open to students new and old. To find out more, click on the following links: Proofreading Competition Book Review Competition Flash Fiction and Poetry Competition ***

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December 12, 2018

Markets For Writers

Writing Magazine are holding their annual Open Short Story Competition. So the choice of subject to write about is yours! Here are some more details: Prizes: 1st: £200, plus publication in the magazine 2nd: £50, plus publication on the website Entry fees: £6, £4 for subscribers Word limit: Between 1500 – 1700 words Closing date:…

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November 21, 2018

Markets For Writers

Do you enjoy scriptwriting? Perhaps you’ve never tried it before, but you fancy a new writing challenge. If this applies to you, then read on: The BBC Writers Room is accepting drama scripts for TV, radio, film, stage or online. The script must be of at least 30 minutes/pages in length. Unsolicited scripts are accepted…

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November 14, 2018

Markets For Writers

Who doesn’t love a twist-in-the-tale? If crafting a clever twist at the end of a story is your thing, then get creating! Writing Magazine are holding a Twist Short Story Competition. The closing date is 15th December 2018. Here is some information for you: Prizes: 1st Prize: £200, plus publication in the magazine 2nd Prize:…

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November 7, 2018

Markets For Writers

Looking for a market for your flash fiction? Then perhaps Flash Fiction Magazine has something to offer you. They have various opportunties for writers, some of which pay. They accept stories of between 300-1000 words. To see what they’re currently looking for, visit their website. ***

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