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Coast to Coast run poetry (50 lines max) and short story (2000 words max) monthly competition with deadline of 25th - the top four stories and eight poems are published in an anthology (presumably yearly). Post to Flat 1, 9 Wellington Street, Liverpool L22 8QL (Contact Maurice James 07780 642086). Secret Attic short story (max 1500 words) and poetry (any length!) competitions – monthly deadline of 30th – submit to David White (e-mail saeditor@secretattic.com). Top 40 stories are published in printed book and e-book. Entry via website form (www.secretattic.com). Ripping Pages also usually have a monthly competition although this is on hold for a while - contact rippingpages@hotmail.co.uk for info. Also see my 'links' page. Dark Tales Short Story runs quarterly competitions (31st January, 30th April, 31st July and 31st October). See www.darktales.co.uk or e-mail queries to competition@darktales.co.uk. www.fanstory.com/index1contest.jsp lists ongoing competitions of which there are 50 each month! You can submit poetry and/or short stories free of charge for cash prizes! It’s an American site which sounds like fantasy but also have categories of sci-fi, humour, mystery, war, horror, non-fiction, children and ‘others’. They make their money by advertisers and membership (from $2.80 per month). Work listed is reviewed and you can review other people’s work…sounds like fun.
The Writing magazine runs a monthly competition - see their website www.writersnews.co.uk for full details. www.wordsmag.com/compcal10.htm lists Words Magazine short story competitions for 2010 and their guidelines. Bi-monthly magazine 'Kudos' is a great source for competition and submission information. More details from http://kudoswriting.wordpress.com/welcome-to-kudos/. Write Link also lists forthcoming competitions – click on the following link for more details http://writelink.co.uk/res_dbmain.php?cat=competitions. www.jbwb.co.uk/writingcomps.htm has a list of a variety of 2010 competitions. Should you be a gardener ‘Home Farmer’ magazine is looking for submissions, especially those of a traditional nature. Contact: Home Farmer, The Good Life Press Ltd, PO Box 536, Preston PR2 9ZY (or e-mail editor@homefarmer.co.uk). Their website is www.homefarmer.co.uk.
Submission guidelines can be seen/downloaded at Wrekin Writers' website and Still Crazy (stories by/about people aged 50+)...and others - see 'Links'
EVENTS, WORKSHOPS ETC.
There are many festivals held in Cheltenham and http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/ lists them all.
Liars’ League run a series of short fiction readings held at ‘The Lamb’ pub in Lambs Conduit Street, London on the second Tuesday of every month. Authors write, but the stories are read by actors. It costs two pounds to get in, and everyone is welcome. Contributions (each evening has a theme) are also welcome. The downside is that contributors have to live in London but it may still be worth a visit should you be in the area. See their ‘myspace’ website page for more details (www.myspace.com/liarsleague).
The South Bank Centre has ongoing events in 2010 and their ‘Literature and spoken word’ website page is www.southbankcentre.co.uk/literature-spoken-word.
www.culture-england.com is the English Tourist Board's site - do take a look at their events for 2010. If you are local to Northamptonshire and are interested in literature - you could contact Kate Wilkinson, Literature Development Officer for Northamptonshire Libraries and Information service who sends out regular what’s on bulletins. If you’d like to be added to her list, her e-mail is KWilkinson@northamptonshire.gov.uk.
COURSES:
Women's magazine writer Joanna Barnden hosts a variety of courses around the UK - see www.joannabarnden.co.uk.
The Writers’ News magazine runs home-study courses. For a free prospectus phone 0113 200 2917, homestudy@writersnews.co.uk, or see www.writersnews.co.uk. www.learnwriting.co.uk do weekend and 5-day courses on the Isle of Wight. Courses include screenwriting, poetry, novels and story analysis. Prices from £120 to £290 residential or cheaper for non-residents! Contact 01983 407772 (e-mail info@learnwriting.co.uk).
www.liberato.co.uk – writing courses / weekend retreats. Weekend courses run from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon and cost just under £200 inc. accommodation. Polstead Lodge is a small, comfortable guest house in a quiet, historic part of Suffolk (just 15 minutes from Colchester). Polstead, in Constable country, was the location of the infamous Red Barn murder of Maria Marten, made into a Victorian melodrama. Maria's house and that of her murderer, William Corder, can still be seen in the village. Groups are limited to 4 maximum, so each writer gets individual attention as well as group tutorials and discussions. All Liberato courses include a written manuscript critique as well as one-to-one sessions really get to grips with the nitty-gritty of each participant's writing.
Then if you're feeling more adventurous...
www.greekconnections.gr/creative_writing.html who hosts creative writing (and cookery!) course in Greece! A 3-day course per person costs around £500-£600 for a twin share room or single room excluding flights. Four nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities based on double share. Buffet breakfast (and presumably an evening meal?), three morning sessions of 3 to 4 hours, three group luncheons accompanied by a local wine, or three and a visit to the archaeological site and museums. Classes are maximum of 8 people.
NOTE: No responsibility can be taken for the content of any linked sites or the accuracy or views expressed therein, and competitions that do not run etc.This site is for information only. |
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