Christmas competition 2024

Christmas is the perfect time to tell stories. From Charles Dickens Christmas Carol to Raymond Briggs Snowman. We welcome all genres of story as long as it has a Christmas theme.

Read the rules below and submit your entry using the entry form.

Rules


The work you submit must be your own. Any plagerised content will be disqualified.

The story/poem must be in English.

It can’t have been published before.

Do not inclue personal details such as name, address, DOB or anything that could identify you on the document. The entranies will be judged by external judges. Each entry will be anonymous so the judges won’t see personal details on the entries.

The competition is open to members and non-members of Ollerton Writers

The top 3 stories/poems will win a £10 Amazon voucher that will be emailed once the winners are announced. No exchange for cash.

The deadline is 24 December 2024 with winners being announced 8 January 2025. Winners will be notified by email. If there is no response after 5 days then the prize will go to the runner up.

Submit your short story or poem

By submitting your entry you agree to the rules above.