Writing Competition for Senior Writers

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Opportunity details

Nonprofit organization
WriteTime
Deadline
Opportunity funding
Not funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

WriteTime, a not-for-profit social enterprise, is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for writers over the age of 60 worldwide. This competition aims to encourage and support older writers.

  • Eligibility: Open to anyone aged over 60 anywhere in the world.
  • Word Limit: 1500 words.
  • Prizes: £100 for the winning story, £50 each for runners-up.
  • Winners and those "Highly Commended" will be considered for inclusion in the WriteTime Anthology.
  • All other writers will receive brief feedback free of charge.
  • Entry Fees: £5 for one story, £10 for three stories.
  • Deadlines: 30 September, 31 December, 31 March, and 30 June.

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