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16 October 2014
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writer working on laptopShort Story Competition

Short story prizes: Listings for awards and competitions

Writers Forum Poetry Competition
closing date 15th day of each month
Readers are invited to enter their poems for a poetry competition held in each issue of Writers' Forum. First prize is £100 and there are 3 runner up prizes. Entry fee £5 for first poem, £7 for two. See website for more details.
Writers Forum Short Story Competition
closing date 5th day of each month
For more details on prizes and competition rules please visit the website.

Secret Attic
closing dates for monthly competitions 26th day of each month
Short story competition. Entry is free and you may win a prize. They are also looking for Book Reviews and writing experiences to publish on the site. For more details please check out the Secret Attic website.

Culture Northern Ireland - new commissions wanted

If you are interested in writing for www.culturenorthernireland.org on a wide range of cultural issues, topics and events, please submit at least three proposals of no more than 200 words. Further information at www.contentcni.blogspot.com.

We will update you on any further competitions as they happen.

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Writers Showcase
Have a read of some of the submissions by local NI writers..
Inspiration For Writers
Read about other writers experiences and how they got started.
Resources For Writers
Find out about publishing opportunities and local writing organisations.
Writer of the Week
Sally Rodé
Writer of the week
Sally Rodé
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News & Events

Pulp Net
Pulp Net wecomes readers to participate by sending short stories or book reviews for publication. pulp.net

Gerry Anderson's
Poetry Corner.

Full details of events in Northern Ireland
for January are now available on Artslistings.com

Check out the Culture Northern Ireland website.

See what is happening on askaboutwriting.net. A useful writing resource.

Check out which writers are visiting Queens University.

See what events are on in the Linenhall Library.

Check out writewords which provides inspiration, information and support.

Let us know If you've got a literary event, group or competition you'd like us to promote!

Quick Links

BBC NI Drama >>
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The national Get Creative website.

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More hints and tips on getting started as a writer.

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