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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Esther Chilton

U.K. women’s weekly, My Weekly accepts articles. The editor, Stuart Johnstone is always happy to hear from new freelance writers, with fresh ideas. He advises you study a few copies of the magazine so you get a food feel for … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Esther Chilton

Your Cat magazine are looking for stories about your first cat. Write to them with your special memories (they’re looking for around 500 words). They publish one story in each issue. Email your story to editorial@yourcat.co.uk. Write ‘My first cat’ … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Fancy writing a drama script? Then take a look at the BBC Writersroom website. They are opening up a window for TV, stage, film, radio and film scripts. The window opens on Monday 9th December 2019 and will close on … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Esther Chilton

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. … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Esther Chilton

My market for you this week is a non-fiction one. Best of British magazine publishes readers’ stories about memories of growing up. If you loved a special toy and played with it to death, have fond memories of holidays with … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Esther Chilton

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 … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Esther Chilton

Flash 500 aren’t just looking for 500-word stories, they also hold other writing competitions. Here are details of their current short story competition: It’s an open-themed competition. All genres are accepted, including those written by or for children. They also … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Esther Chilton

Here’s an excellent flash fiction competition for you. Fish Publishing’s Annual Flash Fiction Competition is open for another two weeks. They’re looking for stories of up to 300 words.  Prizes: 1st: €1,000 2nd: online writing course with Fish The top … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Esther Chilton

Article writing competitions are less common than short story and poetry competitions, but here’s one for you – and it’s one all of you can enter. Scribble Magazine is looking for entries into its Annual Article Competition.The theme is ‘My … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Esther Chilton

With fantastic prizes, The 2016 Costa Short Story Award is worth an entry. You can send in your stories, up to 4000 words, on any theme, from 1st July 2016 – 5th August 2016. Here are some details for you: … Continue reading →

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