Creative writing competition: The Yeovil Literary Prize 2023

For this year's awards, the prestigious international competition organised by Yeovil Community Arts Association is inviting entries in the following categories:

• Novel: The prizes are £1,250, £300 and £125. Enter up to 10,000 words, including a 500-word synopsis, of an original, unpublished novel manuscript. The entry fee is £14.50.

• Short story: The prizes are £600, £250 and £125. Enter original, unpublished short stories up to 2,000 words. The entry fee is £8.

• Poetry: The prizes are £600, £250 and £125. Enter original, unpublished poems up to 40 lines. The entry fee is £5 per poem.

• Children/Young Adult Novel: The prizes are £600, £250 and £125. Enter 3,000 words plus a 500-word synopsis of an original, unpublished novel for children or young adults. The entry fee is £12.50.

• Writing Without Restriction: The prizes are £250, £125 and £75. Enter original, unpublished work in the category for inventive, different or fun writing. The entry fee is £6.

The closing date is 31 May.

For full details see the website.

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