1. All entries must connect with our Write By The Sea 2019 theme of ‘Drawn to the Sea’
2. There are three categories:
(i)Fiction Short Story (maximum 2,000 words)
(ii)Memoir – a factual account of a memorable moment (maximum 800 words)
(iii)Poetry (maximum 40 lines)
2. Entries must be the original and unpublished work of the sender.
3. Entries must be uploaded via the online entry form in a text document that can be opened by Microsoft Word, that is double spaced and contains no personal information or contact details.
4. Names and contact details should not appear on the text of the competition entry. (Entries must not include name or contact details of the entrant.) These details will be captured on the online entry form when entering the competition.
5. The decision of the judges is final.
6. No correspondence/contact will be entered into.
7. Winners will be notified directly in September 2019.
8. Results will be posted on the WBTS website, www.writebythesea.ie in October 2019.
9. Committee members and relatives of committee members of the Write By The Sea festival, its agents, contributors or sponsors are not eligible to enter the competition.
10. Entries may be submitted via the Competition Entry Form on the WBTS website, www.writebythesea.ie, from June 8th.
11. Individual entries cost €10 per entry. Any number can be submitted. The €10 fee must be included for each entry. A writer can enter all three categories once for a single fee of €20.
12. The closing date for entries is Friday, 26th of July, 2019. A shortlist will be posted here on the WBTS website on Friday, 30th of August, 2019.
13. Entries including payment must be submitted online via the entry form on the Write by the Sea website at https://writebythesea.ie/writing-competitions/
14. No refunds available.
15. Entrants will receive an email containing a copy of the details submitted, confirming their entry has been received.
16. All entries and personal data will be deleted 180 days after submission in line with our GDPR policy.
