September, 2025

Event Details
The Michael Round Prize is a free competition run by the Croydon Writers group in memory of their late Chairman. It is for short fiction on the theme ‘Far and
Event Details
The Michael Round Prize is a free competition run by the Croydon Writers group in memory of their late Chairman. It is for short fiction on the theme ‘Far and Wide’ and closes at the end of September.
The top prize is £100, shortlisted entrants get a year’s free membership.
The competition is free to enter.
Croydon Writers is a long-established group that offers a supportive space for all writers, young, older, those starting out and the more experienced, to come together to share and develop their writing.
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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