SaveAs Writers’ International Writing Competition

This year, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of J. M. W. Turner’s birth, the SaveAs Writers’ International Writing Competition invite poems and stories on the theme of ‘Facing the Storm’. Turner was known for his atmospheric portrayals of weather and seascapes, and famously secured himself to the mast of a ship to experience a storm at first hand. As Turner himself said: “It is only when we are no longer fearful, that we begin to create.”

The theme of stormy seascapes can be freely interpreted, with or without reference to Turner’s life and art.

The competition accepts poems of up to 60 lines in length or prose of up to 3500 words.

Poems will be judged by Mara Adamitz Scrupe. Short stories will be judged by Victoria Grainger.

Prizes:

• The Canterbury Christchurch Poetry Prize of £200 is awarded to the poetry winner, with the additional prizes of £100 for second place and £50 for third.
• The Canterbury Festival Fiction Prize of £200 will be awarded for the winning story, with the additional prizes of £100 for second and £50 for third.

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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