What's needed: A short story on the theme of 'Unity or Union' no more than 2000 words long.
Prizes: * £500
* a place on an Arvon Foundation residential writing course
* publication on the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook website.
Closing date: 14 February 2010
I like competitions. Winning one some years ago gave me the cash to refit my kitchen ($4000) and the confidence to pursue my ambition to be a writer (although it was still a long time before I felt able to call myself one).
I think they have value even if you aren't short listed - and after reaching a certain standard it is pretty much down to the personal taste of the judge (s). Competitions provide a new focus, a new reason to get the pen out and, best of all, a deadline. We need deadlines.
This one is free to enter. And that makes me like it even more...
This one is free to enter. And that makes me like it even more...
2 comments:
mmm. Sounds like a plan. A writer friend of mine was encouraging me to enter a competition just today and I declined. I may just go for this one, just for the focus, as you are right, we do need deadlines. As unlikely as I am to win, it would mean I get a story actually finished!! Plus the underlying thought of winning an Arvon week is tempting as I know from experience that they are truly fantastic!! Thanks for this!!
Go for it!
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