Full T&Cs for the 2022 Worcestershire LitFest & Fringe competitions are now available:

A brand new website for Worcestershire LitFest & Fringe. Find out about all the 2021 competitions, join in with virtual open mics at SpeakEasy (9th April) and coming soon announcements for Worcestershire LitFest 2021.
7-17 years old/ FREE entry/ International
300 words £4 or £10 for 3 entries/ International
And if you are a resident of Worcestershire, for £5 you can enter the Worcestershire Poet Laureate Competition.
Feel free to answer in comment boxes too – I know some followers love a poll…here’s the issue;
Would you enter a competition where the publishers own the copyright of your work automatically?
I was getting really excited about a Flash Fiction Competition – there is only 1 financial prize to be won – and I am sure 1000’s will enter…
I am new to the form this year.
I do not object to my writing being used in the publication/ advertising – I have not found out if there is even an author credit though…
REAL Writers’ have told me it is OKAY to do free and be free a few times early on in your career. Is this one of those or
does it smell a bit ><((((0>y??! Please help!