Short stories up to 4,000 words and novellas/serials up to 20,000 words on any subject or theme, in any genre (not children’s). Previously published material is not eligible for entry. Entry fees £5 per short story. £15 per Serial/Novella.

Single poems must be previously unpublished with a limit of 40 lines. Entry fee: £5 for up to 2 single poems.

Collection of poems (6-10 poems) can be previously published. No line limit. Entry fee £12 per collection.

Essays, articles and interviews up to 2,000 words covering any writing-related or literary theme in its widest sense. Previously published material is not eligible. Single entry £5.

All work should be clearly typed, double-spaced (poetry should be single-spaced), on white A4 paper and paperclipped. Entrants may make as many submissions as they wish. To enter and for further details, visit their website.

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