Global Short Stories Competition

15 August 2010
Global Short Stories Competition
Deadline: open
Geographical restrictions: none
Reading Fee: £5
Accepts (genre):short stories
Prize/Payment: £100 monthly and £250 annual

Organised by Certys Limited, supported by Darlington Arts Centre in Darlington, County Durham, England

This competition has been organised by Certys Limited, of Darlington, supported by Darlington Arts Centre.

1 Entries are invited of no more than 2,000 words. There is no theme.

2. Entries must be by writers aged 17 or over.

3. There will be a cash prize for the winner of each monthly competition.

4. Entry is £5 per story. Payment details can be found elsewhere on this site. You may enter the competition every month. However, no more than 4 entries per individual will be accepted in any one judging period.

5. Entries must be written in English, selected because it is one of the world’s major languages.

6. Entries cannot be returned.

7. Entries can be submitted either electronically or by post (see below).

8. Entries will remain the copyright of the author but winning stories will be posted on this website.

9. No Certys director or judge, or family member, is allowed to enter.

10. Failure to observe these rules will result in disqualification.

Queries can be directed to John Dean at 00 44 (1) 325 463813 or e-mail john.dean@certys.co.uk

PRIVACY INFO

Postal Entries:
Those who would rather post their entries can send them direct to administrator John Dean, at 18 Milbank Court, Darlington, Co Durham, England DL3 9PF, or to the Certys office at Livingstone House, 29 High Northgate, Darlington, Co Durham, England DL1 1UQ, marked Global Short Story Competition, and containing a £5 entry fee. Cheques should made payable to Certys Limited.

Prizes:
The prize for the monthly competition is £100 and £250 for the annual one

More information here.
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