Directory of Writers' Circles, Courses and Workshops 2010



COMPETITIONS/AWARDS/PRIZES


SCOTTISH BOOK TRUST NEW WRITERS' AWARDS
Closing date 27 August 2010

www.scottishbooktrust.com/scottish-book-trust-new-writers-awards/2010-guidelines
In association with Creative Scotland: The New Writers Awards will provide eight new writers with financial support to enable them to concentrate on their work, as well as providing professional guidance to move towards publication.




THE PRIORY RYAN MCKAY PRIZE
Eat to Live - Live to Eat
Closing date 31 August 2010

www.priorygroup.com/prioryryanmckayprize
The Priory Ryan McKay Prize is a national non-fiction writing competition for people aged 13 - 18 with the aim of raising awareness of positive mental and physical health among young people, who are most at risk of eating disorders.




MERIDIAN WRITING AUTUMN SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Closing date 30th September 2010
www.meridian-writing.co.uk
•Story: Open Theme/Genre 3,000 words max.
•Prizes: £100, £50 & £25 plus firstwriter.com vouchers
•Fee: £5 per story
•Eligibility: Open to new and published authors, see website for full details




CANNON POETS 2010 POETRY COMPETITION
Closing date 31st October 2010

www.cannonpoets.co.uk/16901.html




THE PLOUGH POETRY PRIZE
Closing date 31st October 2010

www.theploughprize.co.uk




FISH PUBLISHING
www.fishpublishing.com
Short story, poetry and flash fiction competitions throughout the year.
Fish Publishing also offer critique and editorial consultancy services.


























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