The Yeovil Literary Prize 2008
For the Fourth Year running, this exciting International opportunity for Creative Writers is a competition with 3 Categories, including the Novel, still a rare event. You can enter for any, or all, of the categories as long as your entry has not already been published. For authors who live in Somerset or Dorset there is an extra Award, the Western Gazette Literary Award.
Category 1 |
Novel - The Betty Bolingbroke-Kent Award |
| Requirement : |
Synopsis and 3 Chapters (combined maximum 15,000 words) |
Judge : |
Margaret Graham. Bestselling author and Creative Writing Tutor |
| Prizes : |
1st £1,000 2nd £250 3rd £100 |
| Entry Fee : |
£10 |
Category 2 |
Short Story |
| Requirement : |
maximum 2,000 words |
Judge : |
Judith Allnatt. Novelist and poet |
| Prizes : |
1st £500 2nd £200 3rd £100 |
| Entry Fee : |
£5 |
Category 3 |
Poetry |
| Requirement : |
maximum of 40 Lines |
Judge : |
Dr Julian Stannard. Poet and lecturer on Creative Writing
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| Prizes : |
1st £500 2nd £200 3rd £100 |
| Entry Fee : |
£5 ; £8 for 2 ; £10 for 3 |
Great opportunity for creative writers
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Excellent cash prizes |
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A truly professional judging team |
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Enter Online or by Post |
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Discount for multiple Poetry entries |
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How to Enter |
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The Rules |
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The Judging Team |
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Closing Date 31st May 2008
Winners notified in September 2008
| Local Prize |
The Western Gazette Literary Award |
| Requirement : |
Enter any of the Categories - must live in Somerset, Dorset or SW Wilts |
Judge : |
Penny Deacon. Crime Writer, YCAA Writer in Residence
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| Prize : |
Trophy plus £100 |
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