Competitions
A regularly-updated list of writing competitions currently open in Europe.
If you are running a competition and wish to have it listed here, please send details. Listing is free of charge.
(N.B. The majority of competitions listed here are free to enter)
The Strictly Writing Award
Genre(s): Short fiction
Closing date: Ongoing
Entry fee: None
Restrictions: Maximum 2’000 words. Submissions in body of e-mail only.
Further information: Here
Just Back
Genre(s): Travel writing
Closing date: An on-going weekly competition
Entry fee: None
Restrictions: Open to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland residents only
Further information: Here
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Laurel Zuckerman said
Paris Writers News (PWN) to launch a new contest for the Best and Most Delightful Stories about Paris.
Twelve stories will be selected for publication in a collection of short stories about Paris.
Love, hate, expectation, desire, dreams, discovery and disappointment in the world’s most beautiful city. All themes, periods and approaches will be considered.
Ten euro entry fee.
Submission by email, in text of mail (no links or attachments)
Deadline for submission: November 30, 2010
After a preselection by the Editorial Committee, twelve distinguished judges from the literary community will each select one story for publication.
The Best and Most Delightful Stories about Paris will be published in paperback, e-book and POD in the fall of 2011.
More Details soon on Paris Writers News
http://www.laurelzuckerman.com/2010/06/pwn-to-announce-short-story-competition-at-the-paris-writers-workshop-.html
Alistair Scott said
Thanks for sending the details Laurel.