Here’s a selection of the correspondence we have had into our mailbox this month. Please note this information has not been verified; we are just passing it on for you to investigate if you’re interested.
Competitions
Grindstone Literary Short Story PrizeÂ
- Close: 28 July            Â
- Prizes: £500, £50         Â
- Short list Published in Anthology
- Limit 3000 Words
- £12 Entry                   Â
- Also Poetry, Flash and Novel Competitions
- More information at www.grindstoneliterary.com/shortstoryprize
Fiction Factory Competition
- Close: 31 July            Â
- Prizes: £150, £50 and £25
- Limit 500 Words
- £6 Entry
- More information at fiction-factory.biz/
Aesthetica Creative Writing Award
- Close: 31 August        Â
- Prizes: £1000 and Publication
- Limit 2000 Words
- £13.50 Entry Â
- Also running a Poetry Competition
- More information at www.aestheticamagazine.com/creative-writing-award/
Publishing
Self publishing
New Generation Publishing is offering a deal for supporting you to self-publish your eBook from £90. Find out more information here, but remember to investigate any self-publishing offers and make sure you understand what you’re getting for your money.           Â
Writers Retreats
In Vino Veritas     Â
The Grapevine Experience is offering tutored writing retreats including accommodation in the Tuscan Hills, led by author Alison MacLeod. Note the advertised fee does not include airfares or transportation. Read about it here.