The Booktown Writers' Annual Short Story Competition 2013

The judge for the competition is Sam Kelly - Head of Creative Writing MA, Edinburgh Napier
Sam Kelly began her career as a literary agent in London, working for A. M. Heath, A. P. Watt and Sheil Land Associates, during which time she launched the careers of over 50 new writers. On moving to Scotland, she worked for The Scotsman Publications as a reviewer and a number of independent publishers as a freelance fiction editor, and mentored several emerging writers through the Scottish Book Trusts’ Mentoring Scheme. In 2009, she designed and launched Edinburgh Napier University’s MA in Creative Writing, a course which takes a uniquely professional approach to the training of aspiring writers. Described by The Times as “A radical departure in Creative Writing”, the MA programme is now in its fourth year.

Rules
1. Only short stories between 1,000 and 3,000 words will be accepted.
2. All entries must be in English and be the work of the submitting author.
3. Entries cannot have been previously published (paper or electronic), broadcast (radio or television), won or been placed in a writing competition.
4. Electronic entries are preferred however paper entries are accepted.
a. Electronic entries must be submitted as an attachment in Microsoft Word, double line spaced in Times New Roman font size 10 or above and accompanied by a completed application form as a separate attachment. These should be sent to mail@booktownwriters.co.uk
b. Two copies of paper entries must be submitted, typed/printed on one side only of white A4 paper in Times New Roman, double line spaced, font size 10 or above. Paper entries must be accompanied by a completed application form and sent to Booktown Writers, Jubilee Cottage, Braehead, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, DG8 9AH.
5. Word count must be given at the end of each entry.
6. All entries must have the page number and title of the story clearly marked in the top right hand corner of each page. No other identifying mark is allowed on any page other than the entry form.
7. Entry fees are £5 for one entry, £9 for two entries and £13 for three entries. Only three entries per author are allowed.
The deadline is Sunday 30 June 2013 at 18:00.

More information: http://booktownwriters.co.uk/competition.html