Bedford International Writing Competition
27 Jun 2019
The Bedford International Writing Competition is open until 31 October 2019 for poems (up to 40 lines) and short stories (up to 3,000 words). There is a first prize of £500 in each category and extra £100 prizes (sponsored by the Harpur Trust) for the best poem or short story written by a resident of Bedford Borough. This year there is also a new £100 for the best short story written by a writer aged between seventeen and thirty.
Shortlisted and winning entries published in paperback and e-anthology. Entry fee: £6, or three for £12; students £4, or three for £8. Profits used to support local and international literary charitable causes. See website for full details and rules. www.bedfordwritingcompetition.co.uk