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Wrekin Writers are pleased to announce the launch of the 2008 Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition. We're looking for exciting short stories on any theme up to 1200 words on length.

Closing Date: 15th July 2008

Rules

  1. Entries must not exceed 1200 words, must be in the form of a Short Story and written in English. Prizes are 1st = £80, 2nd = £40 and 3rd = £20. Further prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the judge.
  2. An entry fee of £3 is required for each entry or £10 for 4 entries. Entries from overseas can only be accepted with an entry fee in sterling.
  3. This entry form can be photocopied if required.
  4. No identifying marks should be on the entry. 
  5. Each story must have a title page containing title, word count and authors name and address.
  6. All entries must be on A4 paper (or foreign equivalent), and double-spaced, typed, and on one side of paper only.
  7. No entries should currently be submitted for any other competition or have been published previously.
  8. Entries failing to meet all of these rules will be disqualified. Fees from disqualified entries will not be returned.
  9. Copyright remains with the author, although winning entries may be published on the Wrekin Writer website.
  10. The judge’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  11. Winners will be notified by 30th September 2008.
  12. This competition is open to any one, of any age, from anywhere in the world.
  13. No entries will be returned unless a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed.
  14. No entries will be acknowledged unless a stamped addressed post card is enclosed.
  15. Entries with insufficient postage will NOT be collected from the Post Office, but returned to sender.
  16. Entry indicates an acceptance of these rules.

Postage Warnings!

1. Please note that an A4 envelope requires more than an 'ordinary 1st class stamp. Check the weight and size at your local Post office. WE WILL NOT PAY ANY SURCHARGES TO COLLECT INSUFFICIENTLY PAID ENTRIES.

2. NEW postal prices apply from 7th April 2008. Have you paid the right price?

Entry forms can also be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope to :

The Competition Secretary, 29 Christine Avenue, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 2DX

If you have a query, please email here.