The big day arrives
So here we are, the last day for our first monthly competition and we will be taking entries up to midnight - whenever it occurs in the countries of the globe!
What happens next? Well, the stories will be sent off to our judge, Fiona Cooper, who will have the task of coming up with our winning writer, and a highly commended if she feels strongly enough on behalf of a story that runs it close. There will be a small prize for any runners-up.
When she makes her decision, we will let the winning writer, or writers, know about their success first then announce it on the site. The winning story, or stories, will be posted on the site as well.
We have been asked one or two questions about the posting of stories. Yes, you retain the copyright, yes you can send it to other competitions, magazines or publishers and yes, tell everyone it is there! Our hope is that winning this competition will become a thing of which to be immensely proud.
And yes, you can enter again for the next competition: if doing so via the site you will need to re-register as if you were a new person.
The standard of entries for our first competition looks very good indeed, some very innovative and powerful writing.
As mentioned in previous blogs, Australia writers represent a strong contingent in the entries, closely followed by the UK, New Zealand and a number from Canada. We were also delighted to have our first entry from Finland.
So, there is still time to enter and even if you do not, January’s competition opens for business in a few hours!
Good luck
John Dean