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New Writer Prizes 2007

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Closing date: 
30 November 2007
Entry: 
New Writer Prizes for short stories, novellas, single poems, poetry collections, essays and articles; the magazine offers cash prizes as well as publication for the prize-winning writers. Entry fees £4 per
Prize: 
Varies by categories; cash prizes as well as publication for the prize-winning writers

New Writer Prizes

Now in its eleventh year, the New Writer Prizes for short stories, novellas, single poems, poetry collections, essays and articles; the magazine offers cash prizes as well as publication for the prize-winning writers

Closing date 30 November 2007

Short Stories, Novellas/Serials - stories up to 4,000 words, serials/novellas up to 20,000 words on any subject or theme, in any genre (not children's). Previously published work is not eligible. Short Stories: 1st prize £300, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. Novella: 1st prize £300.  Entry fees £4 per short story.

Single Poems and Collections - single poems up to 40 lines and collections of between 6 - 10 poems. Collection: 1st prize £300, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. Single: 1st prize £100, 2nd £75, 3rd £50.   Entry fee £4 per single poem.

Essays, Articles, Interviews - covering any writing-related or literary theme in its widest sense up to 2,000 words. 1st prize £150, 2nd £100, 3rd £50. Single entry £4.

Further information including guidelines and entry fees at http://www.thenewwriter.com/prizes.htm

Last year’s winners are listed at http://www.thenewwriter.com/prizewinners.htm
The New WriterThis well-regarded magazine comes out six times a year and publishes the best in fact, fiction and poetry, including top stories from the Fish Prize and Real Writers annual competitions. Runs annual Prose and Poetry prizes, including short stories, novellas and essays, material to be submitted by end November. The magazine is towards the more literary end of the spectrum, but offers more publishing opportunities and market information for subscribers than other UK-based creative writing magazines. http://www.thenewwriter.com www.thenewwriter.com

Closing date: 
30 November 2007
Entry: 
New Writer Prizes for short stories, novellas, single poems, poetry collections, essays and articles; the magazine offers cash prizes as well as publication for the prize-winning writers. Entry fees £4 per
Prize: 
Varies by categories; cash prizes as well as publication for the prize-winning writers