Creative writing prize: Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition 2017

Wrekin Writers invite entries of short stories up to 1,200 words

Stories may be in any style and on and subject, and the competition is open to writers worldwide. The bulk of the proceeds goes to Severn Hospice.

There is a first prize of £200, a second prize of £100 and a third prize of £50.

The entry fee is £5 per story.

The closing date is 10 July.

For full details, see the website.

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