Merseyside Minis is a national non-fiction writing competition.
Who's running
it: Capsica, a small Liverpool publishers
What is it
for: A piece of
non-fiction prose about Liverpool or Merseyside, on the theme
of "Longing", 50-500 words max, to be included in the 3rd volume of the Mersey
Minis series, alongside commissioned, famous writers
Who will edit
the booklet:
Deborah Mulhearn. Judges to be announced.
Where will it be
published:
Merseyside. 20,000 copies will be given away free in August by the publishers to
celebrate Liverpool's
800th birthday.
How many entries
will be published: Up to 80 - so chances are
good
Entry: free, submit up to 2
pieces
Prizes: Publication, and free
copies
Deadline: 17th June
Entry
forms, rules and more info from: www.merseyminis.com
The theme of the competition is LONGING.
Writing must be about Liverpool, the Mersey or Merseyside,
although you don't have to have any connection to the city or even to have
visited. There are just a few simple rules you must stick to:
• Your entry must be non-fiction prose, ie. not fiction, poetry or
drama.
• It must be between 50 and 500 words, the shorter the
better.
• We’re looking for evocative, strong, concise writing. (As we are
keen to see entries from the widest possible spectrum of people, this takes
priority over perfect English.)
• We will run workshops in Merseyside to encourage new writers –
keep an eye out for details from next month.
• Up to two pieces can be submitted per person.
• Entry deadline is Sunday 17 June.
• Judges’ names to be confirmed
• All rights will be assigned to the publishers.
• There’s no entry fee, but include an SAE if you want to be
contacted by post rather than email, please.
• Please email us for an entry form - all submissions must be
accompanied by a completed form.
• Entries will not be returned, so please keep a copy of your
entry and submission f
