SCPSW ANNUAL COMPETITIONS 2010

SCPSW members only please

TRY YOUR HAND AT WRITING

Prizes for short stories, travel articles and poems are offered by the Society of Civil and Public Service Writers. The last date for entries is 28 Feb 2010.

The competitions are open only to Society members. Those eligible include serving or retired members of the Civil Service, Armed Forces, National Health Service, Local Government, the Police Force or any Public Service.

Short stories should be not more than 3,000 words; poems not more than 40 lines, with each poem on a separate sheet; travel articles not more than 2,000 words.

Stories and articles should be typed, double-spaced, on A4 paper, with word count. All entries should bear only the author’s pen name and a separate sheet quoting: pen name, title of entry, real name and address. Entries will be returned if accompanied by s.a.e.

Lewis Wright Short Story Competition Entry fee £4 per story. Prizes: 1st £50; 2nd £30.

Herbert Spencer Poetry Competition Entry fee £2.0 for first and £1.50 for each subsequent poem. Prizes: 1st £30; 2nd £20.

Vincent Brennan Travel Article Entry fee £2.50 per entry. Prize: one only of £30.

Entries should be sent to Competition Secretary, Nina Mattar, 4 Redruth House, Grange Road, Sutton SM6 6RT. NOT LATER THAN 28 FEBRUARY 2010.

For details of membership send SAE to Mrs Joan Lewis, 17 The Green, Corby Glen, Grantham, Lincs, NG33 4NP.  .