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100 Words Writing Competition

writing competition1st Prize: £100

Closing date: January 24th 2018

Entry fee: £1.00 or FREE to Write, Learn and Publish Members

For this fun fiction writing competition,  you have just 100 words or less to create an opening to a story. It must be compelling and captivating. Note – this is not a complete story.  With only 100 words, make your opening as dynamic as possible. Remember, you will be up against writers from all over the world. Have fun with this challenge.

We will judge and publish the winner of this writing competition one week from the closing date.

Do check out the rules:

Submissions must be original and previously unpublished

Submissions must adhere to the word count. 100 words maximum including the title.

Submissions must be in English

Submissions are welcome from writers worldwide but writers must be aged 18 and over to win a cash prize

Stories MUST be pasted into the body of the email. Please do not send attachments.

Submissions must be received on or before the closing date, send to [email protected]

Please mark the subject line with: 100 Word Fiction Competition

Multiple submissions are welcome providing the correct payment is made via PayPal

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Note: We will endeavor to judge and award this writing competition within ONE WEEK from the closing date. Entry implies acceptance to these rules. Want to find out the winners? Sign up for our free newsletter.

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