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Winning story 2007

WritersServices Very Short Story Competition -the winning story

An Introduction to the Internet

by Rebecca Hazel

“Whatever would I need the internet for?” he protested. “I’m 76”.

“I know Grandad, but it’s the best way to keep you updated on my travels!”  Read more

© Rebecca Hazel 2016-16

National Poetry Comp 07

Thu, 28/07/2016 - 10:36pm
National Poetry Comp

Highly-regarded Northern Irish poet Sinéad Morrissey, has won the Poetry Society’s 2007 National Poetry CompetitionAnnual poetry prize run by the UK-based Poetry Society established in 1978; accepts entries from all over the world; over 10,000 poems submitted each year with her poem ‘Through the Square Window’, making her the competition’s 30th winner. The Competition is open to poets across the world and has often been won by unknowns.

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Entering competitions

Thu, 01/01/2004 - 1:00am
Entering competitions

Have you ever wondered whether there’s any point in entering competitions? Someone must be winning, but why is it somehow never you?  It might be worth reviewing how you approach competitions, to see if you can achieve a better result.  Read more

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