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The South Wales Short Story Competition is currently accepting submissions. Entrants are permitted to submit up to two short stories which can be a maximum of 3000 words each. The competition is open to all unpublished writers across the UK.
Please include:
• Your name, age, email, address and telephone number
• Your story/stories
To submit:
• Email shortstory@candyjarbooks.co.uk
• Hand in at any of the following Cardiff libraries: Central, Canton, Cathays, Ely, Fairwater, Grangetown, Llandaff North, Llanedeyrn, Llanishen, Llanrumney, Penylan, Radyr, Rhiwbina, Rhydypennau, Roath, Rumney , Splott, St Mellons, Whitchurch.
• Post to South Wales Short Story Competition, Candy Jar Books, 113-
• Drop off at the Candy Jar Book Festival chalet in The Hayes (Cardiff) between 9th and 16th August.
The winning entry will receive a Kindle Fire and all shortlisted entries will be published in the second volume of the South Wales Short Story Competition anthology.
£2 entry fee for up to two stories.
Submissions must be received by 5pm on Saturday 16th August 2014.
Entries will not be considered until fee has been paid.
By submitting a story you are agreeing to our terms and conditions (Click here for a downloadable version).
The frst South Wales Short Story Competition ran in 2012, where Laura Foakes entered her winning story The Countess and The Moleman. Having claimed the top spot, Laura has been working closely with Candy Jar and in July, her debut novel for children, The Liars’ and Fibbers’ Academy will be released.
Laura said: “I entered the South Wales Short Story Competition at the last minute (with an old story) never thinking I would win. When I was asked for further passages of my book I swear I floated home and the train had nothing to do with it. I write every day and also attend two local writing groups for inspiration, motivation and fun. I'm passionate about getting children to read for sheer enjoyment, and still pinch myself most mornings that Candy Jar has given me the opportunity to be published.”
To buy The Countess and the Moleman, the anthology book of winners from 2012's South Wales Short Story Competition, click the image below.
