Other Literary Competitions

The New Writer Magazine

Prose and Poetry Prizes 2008
http://www.thenewwriter.com/prizes.htm

 
This is the seventh year of the Prose & Poetry Prizes sponsored by The New Writer magazine, although it is the tenth consecutive year of the Poetry Prizes - previous winners include Mark Granier, John Halladay, Linda Lamus, Mario Petrucci and Amanda White.

CATEGORIES

Fact
Essays, Articles, Interviews - covering any writing-related or literary theme in its widest sense up to 2,000 words. 1st prize £150, 2nd £100, 3rd £50.

Fiction
Short Stories, Serials/Novellas - stories up to 4,000 words, serials/novellas up to 20,000 words on any subject or theme, in any genre (not children’s). Previously published work is not eligible. Short Stories: 1st prize £300, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. Novella: 1st prize £300.

Poetry
Single Poems and Collections - single poems up to 40 lines and collections of between 6 - 10 poems. Single poem entries must be previously unpublished; previously published poems can be included as part of a collection. Collection: 1st prize £300, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. Single: 1st prize £100, 2nd £75, 3rd £50.

Total Prize Fund £2,500

How to Enter the Prose & Poetry Prizes:

If sending poetry by email please send as an attachment - either Microsoft Word (.doc) or plain text (.txt) formats. However, they would prefer to receive longer MSS of poetry collections, short stories and features in the post to The New Writer, PO Box 60, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2ZR, UK along with a covering sheet with your name, address, tel/fax/email, and the title(s) of your work.

For more information visit the website or contact The New Writer tel 01580 212626 fax 01580 212041 or email: editor@thenewwriter.com. For Rules of Entry, payment details, an online entry form and for previous winners please visit the website.