Mslexia 2011 Women's Short Story Competition is for previously unpublished stories of up to 2,200 words by women writers. Mslexia have published 'how to win' tips.
Judged by Jackie Kay
1st Prize: £2,000 plus a week's writing retreat at Chawton House Library* and a day with a Virago editor**
2nd Prize: £500
3rd Prize: £250
Three other finalists win £100 each.
All winning stories will be published in issue 49 of Mslexia, published in April 2011.
CLOSING DATE: 24 January 2011
Entry fee: £10 per story. Critiquing service £45 per story.
* The CHL retreat is accommodation only, dates to be agreed between CHL and the competition winner.
** The day with a Virago editor must be taken at a time that is suitable to both Virago and the competition winner.
The winner is responsible for any other expenses involved with attending the CHL retreat and the day with a Virago editor, i.e travel, food, etc. The prizes must be taken by 31 March 2012.
Contact us: 0191 233 3860; shortstory@mslexia.co.uk
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