Cúirt New Writing Prize

Cúirt New Writing Prize

Monday, 1 February 2021, 5.00pm

The Cúirt New Writing Prize is now open for submissions.

There are two categories: poetry & short fiction.

The winner in each category will be awarded a €500 cash prize and the opportunity to read at the 36th annual Cúirt International Festival of Literature which will take place in Galway between Wednesday, 21st and Sunday, 25th April 2021.

The guidelines for all submissions are as follows:
– Poetry entries must consist of three poems under 50 lines each
– Short stories should be no longer than 2,000 words
– Entries are welcome in English and Irish
– Writers submitting work should not have had a collection published in the category in which they enter; this does not include the publication of single poems, stories or chapbook
– There is no restriction on theme or style
– The judges’ verdict is final
– Stories cannot be altered or substituted once they have been entered
– Judging is anonymous. Name and contact details must not appear on the stories or poems
– Entry fees will not be returned if stories are withdrawn after entering
– Entry is taken as acceptance of these rules

See link below for further details.

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Published by The Journal of Music on 11 December 2020

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