A new poetry competition, launched to celebrate the life and work of the late Glasgow artist Hannah Frank, is now open for entries. Entrants, who will be divided into five categories depending on age, must write a poem of not more than 40 lines taking their inspiration from any one of Hannah’s distinctive, other-worldly black [...]

COMPETITION THEME: “The bliss of solitude” (Wordsworth) To be interpreted freely. JUDGE: John Burnside John Burnside has written nine collections ofoetry and five works of fiction. In 2000 he won the Whitbread Poetry Award. PRIZES Ist Prize £350. In addition, the prize-winning poem and eight highly commended poems will be displayed on the Mirehouse Poetry [...]

The best young crime writers in Cumbria are being sought out in a national competition launched by the Crime Writers’ Association (CWA). Organised by the CWA, which represents the interests of published crime writers, and library authorities nationwide the competition will appeal to writers aged up to 18 (born on or after September 1, 1991). [...]

Cumbria Libraries are holding a competition to design a teen library card. It is open to 11-18 year-olds, the winner gets a £250 voucher and their design turned into a real library card for use in all Cumbria libraries. Closing date for entries is Sunday 28th February. Entry forms can be picked up at your [...]

Diverse Voices Award Update The Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Children’s Book Award 2010 Closing Date for Entries – Friday 26 February 2010 The deadline for entries is fast approaching and submissions have already started to arrive – we are anticipating even more in this second year. The Award aims to promote diversity in children’s fiction [...]