We are pleased to announce the 2011 H.E.Bates Short Story Competition.

Write us a short story on the subject of your choice.

* The competition is open to all writers.

* Entries must be no longer than 2000 words in length.

* 1st Prize £150; 2nd Prize £100; 3rd Prize £50

Special prize for the best story
written by a Northamptonshire writer £50
(not awarded if the story has won 1st,2nd,or 3rd Prize)

In addition, a prize of £50 will be awarded for the best story by a writer who is under 18 years old on the closing date for entries.

The entry fee is £4 for each story submitted - or £1 for each story submitted by an Under 18 writer. Entrants are invited to submit as many stories as they wish.

The judging panel will comprise members of the Northampton Writers' Group.

We are delighted to announce that Katie Fforde will be the Head Judge. Katie is the author of the best-selling books Summer Of Love, A Perfect Proposal, Living Dangerously, and much else.

Closing date for entries is Thursday 1st December 2011.

Prizes will be awarded at a prize giving ceremony in the new year. Date and venue to be announced.

Further details here.

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