first prize of £1000

Opportunity for Welsh writers

March 7th, 2011

The 2011 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition is now open for entries from writers born in or currently living in Wales. Stories must be previously unpublished, in English, and no more than 2,500 words in length. There’s a first prize of £1000, with a further ten prizes of £100, plus an opportunity to have your work broadcast on BBC Radio. The judges are Trezza Azzopardi, Russell Celyn Jones and Siân Preece. The competition closing date is Friday 22 July 2011. More information on the Academi website.