Free entry competition news
I spotted this on Facebook. There weren't any other rules or t&Cs - just that. (Festive stories are ones which cellebrate festivals, aren't they?)Thanks to Fiona for sending the link to the Val Wood prize. They're looking for stories of up to 1,500 words on the theme of secrets. The prize is £100, plus a book.
My news
Today I'mm selling my books at the first ever literary festival in Lee-on-the-Solent.
If you happen to be in the area please come and say hello - and listen to some of the authors reading their work.
Discussion point
Do you go to literary festivals, either as an author or reader? If you've got one coming up soon, please share the details.
7 comments:
Thanks Patsy. Afraid I won't be near Lee-on-the-solent today, much as I'd love to be visiting a book festival. Last one I was at was about 2 years ago in Wexford & after 2 days I came home with a stack of books & a good feel factor. Not much happening on the writing front, need to get down to it but my new puppy is absorbing every free moment. She's cute though.
Thanks for info and comps. Prima take the rights to their selected stories in their ongoing story competition.
I don't tend to go to literary festivals, as there usually isn't much on that interests me.
One in a nearby city was charging £5 for a 15 minute advice session about how to pitch your novel to publishers.
Sorry, but I think that's a rip- off. Anyone can find that info out for free. These sessions weren't given by authors.
Wel done to all with positive news.
Thank you for the comps. Might have a ggo at the Chrismas one - need to file away some words. I feel guilty I don't attend my local literary festival. I probably feel (wrongly) it's all for high literary types. I'm sure that's not true.
I've been to the last two Stratford festivals and really enjoyed them. We heard some really interesting authors talking about their work. Really well organised and tickets for the talks were not too expensive. It's become an annual treat.
On a different note does anyone know if the Best summer competition results are out? I had a go but imagine not successful as closing date was end July.
The results of the Best mag summer comp haven't been announced yet. The next one is usually Halloween, then Christmas. But they could change the themes.
That's the reason I'm not bothered about literary festivals, Marguerite .
It's not called a literary festival for nothing. But my interest is mainly commercial fiction.
For instance, I wouldn't be enthusiastic about listening to people read out sessions of deep, meaningful, artistic poetry.
Thanks for the update re the Best summer competition Sharon.
Thanks for the competitions, Patsy.
I must admit I have never been to a literary festival. But you have got me thinking... perhaps I should look out for a local one.
HB
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