It summer, but you’d never guess by the weather, so stop looking out the window at the rain falling. There’s a whole bunch of writing deadlines approaching right now. I know bunch is a lousy collective noun, but I don’t have time to think of another. Here’s a few – do you have anything ready to send off yet?
Wasafiri New Writing Prize – poetry / fiction / life writing – closing date is 27/7/2012.
Sean O’Faolain Short Story Competition – closing date is 31/7/2012.
Over the Edge New Writer of the Year – poety / fiction – closing date is 08/08/2012.
Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award – closing date is 27/7/2012.
Boyne Berries submission period ends 31st July.
I’m sure there are plenty more out there, but that’s enough to be getting along with for the present!
