This year, our theme is The Sea. As always, there is no limit to genre.
We will be officially launching the competition on 21st March 2022 by holding an Online Gala where the adjudicators will offer help and advice, including what they are looking for in a winning entry.

Theme: The Sea
Prizes:
1st: £500
2nd: £250
3rd: £100
Seven shortlisted: Publication in our annual anthology along with top three.
Deadline: 31st July 2023
Adjudicators:
Main Competition: Susan K Burton
Members’ Shield Challenge: Jo Wilde
Entry fee: £9
There is no limit to the number of submissions, provided an entry fee has been paid for each.
The results will be announced in September (exact date TBC).