1. ★The McLellan Poetry Award 2009:
   Closing date 31st July
   Download: Entry Form.pdf
   Visit website: www.mclellanawards.co.uk
   
   

2. ★The Priory/Ryan McKay Prize 2009:
   Closing date 31st July
   For the second year, the Priory Group is running a national non-fiction writing competition for young people aged 13 to 18. The subject for 2009 entries is 'Happy with the skin you are in' and the winner will receive a £1000 cash prize.
   Visit website: http://www.priorygroup.com/pg.asp?p=1888
   
   

3. ★Making a Drama out of a Crisis:
   2-day writing workshop with playwright Sheila Hannon and short story writer Rebecca Lloyd.
   Dates: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2009
   Location: The Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Bristol BS3 1QG. Cost: £89
   Booking: becca.lloyd@yahoo.co.uk

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