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Writing Comps and Opportunities Roundup 14/05/2013

Every other Tuesday we will be compiling a list of competitions, courses and opportunities on offer for wannabe writers and those of you who might want to work in publishing. If you have a competition, course or opportunity you would like us to shout about send info to cesca@novelicious.com. If you can't see your comp here we might be saving it for a later date.

And please, Novelicious readers, let us know how you get on! We'd love to hear your success stories...

Competitions

There are some brilliant writing competitions about but note that some close this week so you'll have to get your writing skates on. Here are a few we've spotted:

Flavorwire is thrilled to announce its first-ever short fiction contest. In honour of May’s National Short Story Month, they’re offering a prize of $500 for one outstanding short story.

Writing Comps and Opportunities Roundup 16/04/2013

By Cesca Major

Every other Tuesday we will be compiling a list of competitions, courses and opportunities on offer for wannabe writers and those of you who might want to work in publishing. If you have a competition, course or opportunity you would like us to shout about send info to: cesca@novelicious.com. If you can't see your comp here we might be saving it for a later date.

And please, Novelicious readers, let us know how you get on! We'd love to hear your success stories...

 

Competitions

There are some fabulous writing competitions still about. Here are just a few:

The first is a personal favourite of ours – it is the Bristol Short Story Prize, which is an annual competition. For short stories up to 4,000 words long and with cash prizes not to be sniffed at, this is one that serious writers should consider.

The closing date for entries is 30th April 2013. More info can be found here.

Writing Comps and Opportunities Roundup 19/03/2013

By Cesca Major

Every other Tuesday we will be compiling a list of competitions, courses and opportunities on offer for wannabe writers and those of you who might want to work in publishing. If you have a competition, course or opportunity you would like us to shout about send info to: cesca@novelicious.com. If you can't see your comp here we might be saving it for a later date.

 And please Novelicious readers let us know how you get on! We'd love to hear your success stories...

 

Competitions

 There are some great writing competitions, many closing at the end of this month. Here are just a few...

 

**NOVEL COMPETITION KLAXON! The Lucy Cavendish Prize (Judge: Allison Pearson) is closing on 27th March. This one is for unpublished novels written by women.

 "To enter the competition, participants will need to submit the first 30 pages of an unpublished novel and a synopsis of the remainder of the novel (max. 10 pages long), plus the £10 entry fee. A shortlist of five will receive an invitation to the prize-giving dinner (attended by publishers, agents and authors), where the winner will be announced and receive a cheque for £1000."

Click here for more information

 

**The Exeter Short Story Prize has some fabulous prizes and closes at the end of the month.

 Click here for more information

 

**West Sussex Writers have launched a national short story competition. You can write on any theme and the prizes are goodies.

Maximum word count: 3,000

Theme: Open

Closing Date: 31st March 2013

Prizes:  1st prize £200; 2nd prize £75; 3rd prize £50

Final judge: Simon Brett

Click here for more information

Writing Comps and Opportunities Roundup 05/03/2013

Every other Tuesday we will be compiling a list of competitions, courses and opportunities on offer for wannabe writers and those of you who might want to work in publishing. If you have a competition, course or opportunity you would like us to shout about send info to: cesca@novelicious.com. If you can't see your comp here we might be saving it for a later date.

And please Novelicious readers let us know how you get on! We'd love to hear your success stories...

 

Competitions:

 There are some BRILLIANT writing competitions, particularly if you're writing women's commercial fiction or chick lit. Here are just a few...

**Wattpad have launched a Chick Lit Competition. Write a 15,000 word chick lit story on Wattpad and upload it by the deadline.

Deadline: 11th March

Information here

 

**You've got less than 3 weeks now to enter the fantastic Sunlounger Competition run by Belinda Jones.

Prize: You will have YOUR story published in the Sunlounger Anthology and win a suitcase full of travel-related goodies. The winning story will be published alongside some fabulous female writers (including our very own editor - Kirsty Greenwood!) in a book out this Summer.

If you want to enter and receive guidelines simply email: sunloungerstories@gmail.com

Deadline: 31st March 2013

 

**The Yeovil Short Story Prize is always an annual goodie in the short story world. There are novel, short story and poetry sections. Great prizes.

Information here

 

**The Bath Short Story also closes this month! This new international competition welcomes both published and unpublished writers. Entries of up to 2,200 words on any theme or subject.

First prize is £500 with other prizes of £100, £50 plus an additional local prize. Entry fee: £5

Deadline: March 30th

Information here

 

Courses

Jessica Ruston is running a 6 week online course for writers that sounds fantastic. You don't need bags of experience - just enthusiasm. Sounds excellent if you are just starting out.

Start Date: Saturday 24th March

All Information is here

 

**There are some brilliant courses based in London at the Faber Academy. From beginner courses to courses aimed at simply getting the words on the page, or plotting out your next book (sign me up!) You need a bit of dollar in your pocket but they offer you support and focus over a good length of time.

All info here

 

**"A great idea from the good people at Writing.ie...Click here and get hold of 3 DVD's that show you how to write. You get them FOR FREE from a local library. Amazing. A great idea from the good people at Writing.ie (who you should all follow on Twitter - they're great).

 

**Sue Moorcroft is a busy bee. Here are more of her courses running later this year.

15-21 JUNE 2013, Chez Castillon, teaching a writing course in SW France: tutorials, feedback, writing time, excursions ... and relaxing time.

Info here

 

29 JUNE 2013, 10.00am-3.45pm - Write to Win! Workshop on writing short stories for competitions, Mackworth Library Derby. 

Info here

 

If you have any internships, writing opportunities, jobs, competitions or courses you want to highlight, email cesca@novelicious.com with the details!

Writing Comps and Opportunities Roundup 05/02/2013

By Cesca Major

Every other Tuesday I will be compiling a list of competitions, courses and opportunities on offer for wannabe writers and those of you who might want to work in publishing. If you have a competition, course or opportunity you would like us to shout about, send info to: cesca@novelicious.com. If you can't see your comp here we might be saving it for a later date. 

And please, Novelicious readers, let us know how you get on! We'd love to hear your success stories . . .

 

Competitions:

There are some BRILLIANT writing competitions, particularly if you're writing women's commercial fiction or chick lit. Here are just a few . . .

 

~ The annual Writer's and Artists Yearbook is always worth an enter. Fabulous prize and excellent kudos!

They want a 2,000 word short story on the theme of 'Freedom'.

Check out the info here:  http://www.writersandartists.co.uk/competitions

Deadline: February 15th 2013

Prize: £500 and a place on an Arvon writing retreat

 

~ The marvellous Belinda Jones is running a short story competition. You will have YOUR story published in a Sunlounger Anthology and win a suitcase full of travel-related goodies. The winning story will be published alongside some fabulous female writers (including our very own editor - Kirsty Greenwood!) in a book out this Summer.

Details here

If you want to enter and receive guidelines simply email: sunloungerstories@gmail.com

 

~ Something short? How about entering a Flash Fiction Comp judged by Annemarie Neary. Details can be found here: Flash 500 run by @lomace http://t.co/kFaEaIH7

Deadline: 31st March 2013

 

~ And more news next time on this... "@Lucy_Robinson: Do you fancy yourself as a writer? I'm collaborating with ace writers' website writersphere on their latest competition. Stand by for news!"

 

 Courses:

~ How about checking out a 1 day course with lovely Julie Cohen? If you want to start a novel maybe try the beginner's course or maybe you are hoping to write better sex scenes. She has it all! Check out the details here: http://www.julie-cohen.com/events

~ Curtis Brown are running a new 6 month writing course for writers in February. You need to apply and have a handy pot of gold to hand but if this is you then check out the info here: http://curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/six-month-novel-writing-course/

~ And how about winning a place on one of these! Jeffrey Archer will be judging this one. All the details are here: http://www.thebookseller.com/news/curtis-brown-launches-jeffrey-archer-short-story-prize.html

~ Why don't you check out the Faber Academy? They have a whole range of excellent novel courses on offer. In April author Rowan Coleman will be running this one: http://www.faberacademy.co.uk/CourseInstances/Get-It-Written-April-2013-Rowan-Coleman-in-Bloomsbury-House

~ And if you can't wait that long why don't you check out Rowan's Twitter and Facebook pages on Mondays as she will be running Writing Clinics every week. One of the many reasons why Rowan won Novelicious's prestigious Author-Tweeter of the Year Award in 2012!

 

Opportunities:

~ @BrunelWriter tweeted this a few days ago: 'WANTED: A brilliant writer with original ideas, wit and a finger on the pulse to join our illustrious dynasty of IdeasMag columnists.' Could be worth getting in touch.

~ Miranda Dickinson is offering a great opportunity to become one of her Future Stars. Find out more here.

 

(Image via Surachai here)

Writing Comps and Opportunities Roundup 22/01/2013

By Cesca Major

Every other Tuesday I will be compiling a list of competitions, courses and opportunities on offer for wannabe writers and those of you who might want to work in publishing. If you have a competition, course or opportunity you would like us to shout about send info to: cesca@novelicious.com. If you can't see your comp here we're probably saving it for a later date!

And please, Novelicious readers, let us know how you get on! We'd love to hear your success stories...


Competitions:

There are some fantastic writing competitions running at the moment. Here are some ending soon...

~First up is one I don't really want to share. Myriad Edition's Writer's Retreat Competition closes shortly and has a great prize. The judges are an illustrious bunch so check out all the info here:

http://www.myriadeditions.com/Competition

Deadline: February 1st 2013 (warning: entries are to be POSTED)

Prize: Retreat and discussions with the publishers. 


~The annual Writer's and Artists Yearbook is always worth an enter. Fabulous prize and excellent kudos!

They want a 2,000 word short story on the theme of 'Freedom'.
Check out the info here:  http://www.writersandartists.co.uk/competitions

Deadline: February 15th 2013

Prize: £500 and a place on an Arvon writing retreat

~The ITV/Lorraine Racy Reads contest is a must-enter for any aspiring bonkbuster writer. They're looking for the opening 1000 words of a saucy novel. Info at http://www.itv.com/lorraine/hottopics/introducing-racy-reads/

Deadline: January 28th 2013

Prize: Publication with Mills & Boon. Meeting with Jackie Collins

Courses:

~Curtis Brown are running a new 6 month writing course for writers in February. You need to apply and have a handy pot of gold to hand but if this is you then check out the info here:

http://curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/six-month-novel-writing-course/

~Why don't you check out the Faber Academy? They have a whole range of excellent novel courses on offer. In April author Rowan Coleman will be running this one: http://www.faberacademy.co.uk/CourseInstances/Get-It-Written-April-2013-Rowan-Coleman-in-Bloomsbury-House

And if you can't wait that long why don't you check out Rowan's Twitter and Facebook pages on Mondays over as she will be running Writing Clinics every week. One of the many reasons why Rowan won Novelicious's prestigious Author-Tweeter of the Year Award in 2012! 


Opportunities:

~Paid Internship with Myriad Editions

Deadline for this one is 31st January but it sounds WONDERFUL.

We are looking for a new intern to work three days per week, starting on or around 25 February 2013. The internship is paid and initially for a period of three months, although this may be extended. The closing date for applications is 31 January 2013. For more details about the role and how to apply, please download the job description below.

Check out more info here: http://www.myriadeditions.com/home

(Image via Surachai here)