From The Willesden Herald
To celebrate the launch of the 2019 Benedict Kiely Short Story Competition, we caught up with last years winner, Louise Farr, to hear more about her work and what competitions like this mean to emerging writers. Omagh Literary Festival: Hi Louise. Tell us a bit about your winning short story, Sing to Me, and how […]
We have just opened submissions for the @RTERadio1 Short Story Competition in honour of Francis MacManus judged by @SineadCrowley @lizzienugent
and Declan Meade @stingingflyFind out more on https://t.co/E8Yk28IDSv
#shortstory #writing pic.twitter.com/8ydNM76WYU
— RTÉ Radio 1 (@RTERadio1) February 18, 2019
RTÉ has been a terrific supporter and host for the short story genre, through their annual Francis MacManus short story competition, an opportunity for 10 writers to have their stories featured on Irish national radio as well as a shot at one of the big three prizes. Irish short story writers, you’ll never get a better opportunity to be heard.
Check the rules carefully. For example, each page must end on a full stop; haven’t seen that one before but it makes sense for reading out on the radio. Postal entries only. Follow the rules carefully, check one-by-one. Otherwise you might as well throw your hat at it. (Steve)
Multiple award-winning writer, Angela Readman, has won the New Flash Fiction Review “Anton Chekov prize for very short fiction” with this little gem.
