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CLOSED - Writing Competition Rules
Micro Story

The new competition will be announced in the Summer

(Please bear in mind that rules may change from competition to competition)
  • Your story must be less than 400 characters (not words!).
  • There is no set theme to the competition - you may choose.
  • All work must be previously unpublished.
  • Copyright remains with the author.
  • In the event you submit a winning entry, it will be displayed on the LSJ website.
  • Submissions may be indentified by a 'pen name', if preferred.
  • This competition is open to LSJ students AND members of the public.
  • All submissions must be received on or before 1 September.
  • You may not submit more than three micro stories.
  • Entrants must be 16 or older.
  • All submissions must be sent via email to henry@lsjournalism.com
  • No postal entries will be accepted.
  • The decision of the LSJ is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • By entering the competition you are deemed to have agreed to the above rules.

    The winner(s) of this month's Competition will be announced on this forum, by 30 September. Winners will also be contacted by email.

    Prizes
    1st Place - The top three books from the UK Bestsellers List (September Edition)
    2nd Place - The choice of one book from the top three in the UK Bestsellers List (September Edition)
    3rd Place - The choice of one book from the top three in the UK Bestsellers List (September Edition)

    The winning three entries will be shown on the website.

    We are unable to provide any feedback on your submissions. Please visit our website to find out about our Creative Writing Courses.