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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 1d

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However you keep track of competition dates in your Writers' Corner, here’s one to add: 15 November, when our Novel, Short Story, Flash Fiction and Poetry prizes will be re-opening for submissions! 🗓️

More info at bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 12d

Our Memoir Award is now closed for entries.

A huge thank you to everyone who got their words ready and sent them our way. You did it! ✍️💙

Head to bridportprize.org.uk/writers-room... to see what happens next.

Our other categories will re-open in November.

The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 13d

Our Memoir Award closes for submissions TODAY! Believe in your story and send us 5,000-8,000 words and a synopsis by 23:59 UK time. First prize £1,500 + mentoring package!

Further info at bridportprize.org.uk

The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 16d

A weekend reminder to believe in yourself and your words. 📝💛

Our Memoir Award closes for entries on 30 September (next week!) but don't panic - your memoir doesn't have to be finished if you'd like to enter. All info at bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 19d

One week left to enter our Memoir Award - believe in your words! Deadline 30 September 23.59 UK time.

All info at bridportprize.org.uk/the-competit...

#AmWriting #WritingCompetition

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 26d

Did you know that The Bridport Prize raises funds for Bridport Arts Centre, who are based in the heart of town in an 1830s Wesleyan Chapel?! 🎭🎶🏛️

Find out more at bridport-arts.com

Our Memoir Award is open until the end of the month (2 weeks left!). All info at bridportprize.org.uk

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Bridport Arts Centre @bridportarts.bsky.social · Sep 11

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The short story is one of the categories in the @bridportprize.bsky.social international creative writing competition, based at BAC.

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Sep 8

Just over 3 weeks left to set your story free and enter our Memoir Award!

📝 First prize £1,500 + mentoring package
📝 This year's judge is Manni Coe
📝 Your memoir doesn't need to be finished

Deadline 30 September. All need-to-knows at bit.ly/bp-memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you’re working on a memoir, now’s your chance to set your words free – our Memoir Award is open for submissions until 30 September. Who knows what might happen. Just take it from Joanne Briggs, our first-ever Memoir Award winner!

bridportprize.org.uk

The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our Memoir Award is open for entries until 30 September! You could win a share of our £2,700 prize pot, as well as a mentoring package. Find out more about our writing competition at bit.ly/bp-memoir-award 🌎📝

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 24

Our anthologies are a great way to get inspired in your Writers' Corner! Browse winning words on our online shop: bridportprize.org.uk/shop/ 📙

The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 21

...days left to submit your entry to our Memoir Award and be in with a chance of winning the top prize of £1,500 and a mentoring package. Open to all writers aged 16+ writing in English. Deadline 30 September. 👉 All entry info at bit.ly/bp-memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 18

Give your story a chance! All Memoir Award entry info at bit.ly/memoir-award #WritingCompetition

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our Memoir Award is open for entries until 30 September! You could win a share of our £2,700 prize pot, as well as a mentoring package. Find out more about our writing competition at bit.ly/bp-memoir-award 🌎📝

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 11

...days left to submit your entry to our Memoir Award and be in with a chance of winning the top prize of £1,500 and a mentoring package. Open to all writers aged 16+ writing in English. Deadline 30 September. 👉 All entry info at bit.ly/bp-memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 9

Our Memoir Award is open for entries!

📝 This year's judge is Manni Coe, best-selling author
📝 First prize £1,500 + mentoring package
📝 Your memoir doesn’t need to be finished to submit
📝 Open internationally to writers aged 16+ writing in English
📝 Deadline 30 September 2025

bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 4

We've been discovering and encouraging writers since 1973!
We want to hear your voice, your story, your words.
Our Memoir Award is open until 30 September. All entry info on our website at bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is fantastic thank you @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social 😀

Paul Connolly @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social · Aug 3

Bridport Prize starter pack @bridportprize.bsky.social with winners & shortlisted writers including
@kitdewaal.com @dreenawriting.co.uk @marcellenewbold.bsky.social @esloudon.bsky.social Please follow & repost the pack & tell me if you want to be included #booksky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Aug 3

Wherever your Writers Corner is across the globe, you can enter our Memoir Award! Closes 30 September - your memoir doesn't need to be finished to submit. Find out more: bridportprize.org.uk/the-competit...

The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Jul 29

Memoir bursary applications close this week!

📝 A free entry to our memoir competition
📝 No proof of income required
📝 Applications close 31 July
📝 Limited supply so don't delay
📝 More info/apply: bit.ly/bridportpriz...

#WritingPrize

The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Jul 28

Manni Coe is our Memoir judge!

His advice for new memoirists? "Never compromise on truth but choose wisely what you share. Sometimes the empty spaces are where the real meaning lies. The things untold hold the power. Pour your heart out and then strip it back." More info at bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Jul 23

Memoir bursary applications now open for underrepresented writers!

📝 A free entry to our memoir competition
📝 No proof of income required
📝 Applications close 31 July
📝 Limited supply so don't delay
📝 More info/apply: bit.ly/bridportpriz...

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Jul 22

See what your story could win! Your memoir doesn't need to be finished to enter our Memoir Award. Open internationally to writers 16+ writing in English. Deadline day 30 September. All entry info at bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Jul 21

Stay in the loop with key competition dates, both for Memoir (closing 30 September) and our other categories that closed at the end of May:

Memoir Award: bit.ly/memoiraward-key-dates

Flash fiction, short story, poetry: bit.ly/bridportprize-key-dates

Novel Award: bit.ly/novel-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · Jul 17

Memoir bursary applications now open for underrepresented writers!

📝 A free entry to our memoir competition
📝 No proof of income required
📝 Applications close 31 July
📝 Limited supply so don't delay
📝 More info/apply: bit.ly/bridportpriz...

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