01 July 2019
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SWWJ
The SWWJ invites entries on the theme 'children are our future' to celebrate its 125th anniversary
The SWWJ invites entries on the theme 'children are our future' to celebrate its 125th anniversary
The SWWJ's ongoing theme for 2019 is 'past, present and future'. The competition to celebrate the 125th anniversary is named in honour of the SWWJ's President, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
The competition is open to all UK writers and membership of the SWWJ is not required. Send original, unpublished prose (short story, essay, article, letter, interview, monologue or play) up to 500 words or poems up to 40 lines on the theme.
There is a first prize of £200, the Floella Benjamin Trophy and a year's membership of the SWWJ. The entry fee is £2.50 per person. One entry per writer is permitted.
The closing date is 31 August.
For full details see the website.
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