Dramatic First Paragraph Writing Competition

1^st Prize: £100

2^nd Prize: £50

Entry fee: £2.00

Closing date: 10th October 2011

You  have just one paragraph to capture our attention and to wow us with a strong sense of drama so make every word count.

Your submission must be previously unpublished and original. The paragraph can be in any style or genre.

Please check your submission carefully for errors and then email to: [email protected] and mark First Paragraph in the subject line. No attachments. Please paste your submission into the body of the email.

We publish the winning submission only.

UK residents may submit their entry by post and pay by cheque. All of our writing competitions are open to writers worldwide.

Please note that it can take some time to judge the submissions received depending on the quantity. Entry into this competition implies acceptance to the rules.