markets for writers
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The Writer Magazine is holding an autumn-themed competition, which has a closing date of 30th November. Interested? Then read on: Prizes: 1st: $1000 plus publication in the magazine 2nd: $500 plus publication on the website 3rd: $250 plus publication on the website Entry fee: $25 for the first story, then $15 for each subsequent story…
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The thing I love most about the autumn is the glorious colours on the trees – the blood-reds, the coppers, the russets, the sunshine yellows… How about you? What do you love about autumn? Perhaps it can inspire you to enter into Writing Magazine’s Autumn Poetry Competition. Here are the details for you: Prizes: 1st:…
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This week’s market is for writers who like to craft a longer story. The Fish Short Story Prize has a word limit of 5000 words. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st: €3,000 plus a 5-day short story workshop at the West Cork Literary Festival 2nd: A week at Anam Cara Writers’ Retreat…
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As promised, here are the details for The Writers Bureau Flash Fiction Competition. If you missed my blog last week, here are some Flash Fiction tips. Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 All winners will receive a Writers Bureau course of their choice worth over £370. Entry fee: £5, three entries for £10 Word…
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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, showing, not telling, as well as how to avoid too much back-story. Follow the link…
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The 2018 Fish Publishing Short Story Competition is open for entries until 30th November 2018. Here are some important details for you: Prizes: 1st: €3,000 plus a 5-day short story workshop at the West Cork Literary Festival 2nd: €300 and a week at Anam Cara Writers’ Retreat 3rd: €300 Honourable Mentions: 7 who will win…
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This week’s market is for the poetry writers amongst you. Writing Magazine is holding a cinquain open theme competition. But you’ll need to get cracking as the closing date is only a few days away on the 15th September. Here are some details for you: Prizes: 1st: £100 2nd: £50 Both winning entries will be…
Esther Chilton 