Tales of Eltham: Eltham Short Story Competition 2014

Organised by Eltham Arts

Short stories up to 300 words wanted about...

AN ELTHAM EXPERIENCE.

Be Part of Creative Eltham! Your Community!

Free your imagination and write! A funny story?  A true story? Science fiction? A ghost story ? A mystery ? An Eltham romance?…

Prizes and awards for all age groups at World Book Night on 23rd April 2014 at The Eltham Centre, 2 Archery Rd, Eltham SE9 1HA

For entries or more information contact  ElthamArts@aol.co.uk or 0208 859 4678

Tales of Eltham - Competition Rules

• Short stories up to 300 words to be submitted with the theme 'An Eltham Experience', on any subject, but must be suitable for an all age audience. 
• Entry is free but all entries must clearly be set in the London SE9 , UK area. 
• There will be prizes in three age groups (under 12, 12 to under 18 and over 18) 
• All ages can enter. If aged under 18 the name and contact details for a parent/guardian must be provided and they must give permission. 
• If short stories are submitted through a school, the school must ensure that parental permission has been given for the story to be submitted. and details provided on request. 
• Up to two entries are allowed per person. 
• The name of the entrant , age , and story title must be in the header of the email. ( e.g. Frank Jones over 18 'A Mysterious Day in Eltham Palace') The short story, with a suitable title, and no author's name must be typed on one side of paper and attached to the email. 
• The email must include name with contact details (name, address, phone number ) and if the entrant is under 18 details of parental permission or school staff contact. 
• Schools, colleges and groups may submit entries on UBS memory stick. Contact for details. 
• Be careful with spelling and grammar as entries will be displayed or published as submitted. 
• The judges will be looking for an imaginative story with a good use of language The closing date of the competition is Friday 21st February 2014. 
• The judges’ decision is final and neither the judges nor the organisers will enter into any correspondence. 
• The copyright of the short stories remains with the author. However, authors , by entering the competition, grant the organisers the right to publish and/or broadcast.