The Hastings Book Festival Short Story & Poetry Competition is open until Sunday 31st July 2022.
Entries can be written on any theme or genre, however the following word counts apply:
Short Story – 2500 maximum
Poetry – 40 lines maximum
Entry fee: £7.50 for one entry, £13.00 for two and £20.00 for three.
Hastings Book Festival are able to provide a limited number of bursaries for those currently unemployed or on low income and struggling to meet the costs of living.
Please email comps@hastingslitfest.org with details if you wish to apply for a bursary to cover the costs of your entry.
Prizes:
The winning entries in each category will receive a cash prize of £250.
The runner up in each category will receive a cash prize of £50.
Full details here.