Category: 2019
Folkestone Schools Writers Workshop
Once again, we are very happy to support the local short story writing workshop to be run on the 3rd July at the Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone, at which Marcus McCabe, one of our shortlisted under-22 writers from 2018, will be speaking. This workshop is for local secondary school aged short story writers. Last year’s event,…
Fairytale, Folklore and Folk Horror: Accessing the Uncanny in the Rural Landscape. Short Story Writing Workshop with Gillian Laker
On Saturday 4th May, the H G Wells Short Story Competition have organised a writing workshop in Folkestone for aspiring writers of all ages led by Gillian Laker. This workshop will unlock the eerie and the strange in our local environment, the hidden drama of rural names and common expressions. Participants will be provided with tips on…
Writing with the Senses: Short Story Writing Workshop with Karen Ince
On Saturday 1st June, the H G Wells Short Story Competition have organised a writing workshop in Folkestone for aspiring writers of all ages led by Karen Ince. This workshop will explore the use of the senses, and how they can be engaged to enrich our writing. During this experiential session participants will have a chance to…
2019 Competition Launch email
Dear Writer The H G Wells Short Story Competition is 10 years old this year and we are delighted to be able to say that we are going from strength to strength. Last year was our best ever year for entries which are proud to have received from across the globe. As a previous entrant,…
HG Wells Short Story Competition 2019: Time
Founded by the world-renowned BBC Aeronautics Correspondent Reg Turnill and his wife, Margaret, to celebrate the life and works of HG Wells and encourage creative writing, especially among the young. The annual HG Wells Short Story Competition offers a £250 Senior and £1,000 Junior prize (* see footnote) and free publication of all shortlisted entries…
