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The Early Bird Catches the Worm: December Writing Competitions

Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by admin

The following list consists of links to submission calendars for UK and International writing competitions. These links will be regularly updated.

Please note that none have been verified by Virtual Writers, Inc. and we can, therefore, take no responsibility for them. You are advised to research heavily before applying.

If you can recommend any good competitions we are anxious to hear about them. Just email us through our online contact form and provide full links. Many thanks.

December

1st December, 2011 – The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize

31st December, 2011 – Dark Tales Short Story Competition

31st December, 2011 – Fellows’ Poetry Prize

31st December, 2011 – Local Poem Competition

31st December, 2011 – Longworth Editors Short Story Competition

31st December, 2011 – Red Telephone Young Adult Novel Competition

31st December, 2011 – Walkopedia Travel Writing Competition

31st December, 2011 – Writers Bureau Annual Poetry Competition

31st December, 2011 – Writers’ Village Best Writing Award

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