Our competition database is continually updated with links to open short story, poetry, song writing and non-fiction contests. All contests offer cash prizes and in many cases publication either on websites or print publication.
There is a short story competition, on any theme, no more than 3,500 words which will be judged by Joanne Harris, best selling author of Chocolate and The Lollipop Shoes.
There is a poetry competiton, again on any theme and no more than 40 lines, which will be judged by local poet Simon Armitage who has won countless poetry awards.
Maximum 6 poems per poet on any subject. For more information, please visit the website
A contest open to any writer of short fiction, creative non-fiction, poetic prose, or poetry on a theme of nature or deep ecology.
Be inspired by H.E. Bates, Northamptonshire-born master of short stories, and write us a short story on the subject of your choice. The competition is open to all writers and entries must be no longer than 2000 words in length.
December can be a stressful time with the build up to Christmas looming, so why not inject a little humour into your life and enter our Humorous Poetry Competition? Gives you a great chance to win a little extra cash before Christmas too.
If you like writing under pressure and enjoy rising to a challenge, then this competition is for you. Simply sign up for it and on the 5th October we send you the theme. Great fun and a great way to kick-start your inspiration.
Albedo One (Ireland’s magazine of speculative fiction - www.albedo1.com) has launched the Aeon Award 2008 short fiction contest. Submissions may be up to 8000 words in any speculative fiction genre. Grand prize is 1000 euro and publication in Albedo One. 2nd & 3rd prizes are 200 & 100 euro, plus publication.
We are delighted to announce that U A Fanthorpe has agreed to judge the 2008 Plough Prize.
Our competition database is continually updated with links to non-Writelink contests. All contests offer cash prizes and in many cases publication either on websites or print publication.
You can also add your own writing contest but please remember, all competitions MUST offer cash prizes. No prizes in kind, publication only or percentage of entry fees. No listings of contests linking to sites offering adult content!
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