Title: Ghost Story Competition/Share in $150 Cash/wol/Email Post by: oldfellow on Saturday 01 July 2017, 02:54:24 pm http://www.kspwriterscentre.com/ghost-story-competition
Ghost Story Competition We are now pleased to announce the 2016 winners (see right) and report that the audience of over 50 people were suitably terrified by their performances at KSP's Spooky Stories Night. The 2017 Ghost Story Competition has been made possible because of the kind donation made by KSP's Chairperson, Tabetha Beggs. 2017 Chairperson's Ghost Story Competition Open to Western Australian residents only Stories and poems accepted, limit of two entries per person Deadline 5.00pm AWST Friday 14 July 2017 Shortlisted entrants only will be notified mid-August Winners will be announced on Saturday 20 August at KSP's Spooky Stories Night Costs: Free to enter Word/Line Counts YOUTH (8-18): Max 500 words prose or 25 lines of poetry ADULT: Max 1,500 words prose or 50 lines of poetry Theme: Alone (Please note this theme is very loose! Interpretations welcome) Ghost story submissions may involve paranormal or supernatural themes, including magic, ghosts, spirits or altered states of realism. We’re looking for polished writing, good editing, fresh perspectives, and maybe a few surprises. The theme are open to interpretation, as long as the piece contains an eerie/spooky theme. How to Submit Prepare a Word document using 1.5 point spacing **ENSURE NO NAME APPEARS ON YOUR ENTRY** Email the attachment to kspcompetitions@gmail.com or kspf@iinet.net.au before the deadline Please list your full name, contact number and indicate the category of entry in the body of email Chairperson's Awards Adult first prize (prose): $50 Adult second prize (prose): $25 Adult first prize (poetry): $50 Adult second prize (poetry): $25 Youth first prize (prose): $50 plus publication and complimentary copy of anthology at launch in December Youth second prize (prose): Box of chocolates Youth first prize (poetry): $50 plus publication and complimentary copy of anthology at launch in December Youth second prize (poetry): Box of chocolates All shortlisted and winning entrants invited to read their story or poem at KSP’s Spooky Stories Night in August Adult winning entries offered publication in Swan Magazine Youth winning entries published in anthology Judging Panel Carolyn Wren (prose), Shey Marque (poetry), Tabetha Beggs Why not run your entry past a KSP Writing Group to receive friendly feedback and help with editing before you submit? Visit our GROUPS page for more details. |