Wednesday 3 February 2010

Listowel Writers' Week Writing Competitions

It's time to think about entering the competitions for Listowel Writers' Week.

Here's one. There is also short story, Gaelilge, single poem, Full length play, Originals, youth writers, storytelling and fiction slam. A shortlist of 10 stories will be performed during the festival. Also one for Irish emigrants.

Check out the website too for lots of interesting sounding workshops with some great names.

The Collection of Poetry Competition
Entry: 6 - 12 individual poems OR an equivalent longer single work, which may be in sections or in the form of a sequence. This competition is open only to those who have not yet published a complete book of poems. (Individual pieces may have received prior publication but not previously received an award).
Prize: €700 for best collection of poems (6-12), plus financial support towards the publication of a Slim Volume to be launched at next year-s festival.
Judge:
Nuala NĂ­ Dhomhnaill
Fee: €25.00
Deadline: Friday 26th February 2010.

Submit Entries To
The Collection of Poetry Competition
Writers' Week Ltd
24 The Square
Listowel
Kerry

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