SPREAD THE WORD WRITING COMPETITION Free
Sponsored By: Spread the Word

Contest Status: Active

PCI Recommendation: Neutral

Deadline: 8/1 (entries must be received by this date)



Contest Type: Changes each year. The 2005 contest seeks microstories of up to 50 words.

Experience Level: All Authors



For Children: Yes - the two age categories are under 16 as of August 1, and 16 and over.

Language: English

Translations Eligible: No

Other Restrictions: Notify if accepted elsewhere; entries must not have been previously published or broadcast

Genres: Short fiction



Top Award: 250-pound book token awarded in each age category

Other Awards: In each age category, there will be a 2nd Prize of a 100-pound book token and a 3rd Prize of a 50-pound book token.

Publication of Winners: Selected entries will be included in a publication and showcased on website.

Entry Fee: None



Sponsor Details:

Spread the Word

77 Lambeth Walk

London SE11 6DX

United Kingdom



Phone: (+44) 020 7735 3111

http://www.spreadtheword.org.uk/microstory/index.php

Contact Email: info@spreadtheword.org.uk



What To Submit: MS, SASE #10 envelope for notification, entry form from website; you may also enter online

Length Limit: Maximum 50 words per entry

Submission Format: Typed, single-spaced. No name on entries; include separate entry form with author's name, address, phone number, email address, age category and title of work. If submitting multiple entries, send them under separate cover.



Submissions Per Entrant: Not Specified

Unpublished Submission: Yes

Exclusive Submission: No



Contest Judge:

2005:
Utanha Faith, Jackie Kay, Roger Robinson



Winners Notified: September 30

MS Returned: No