Is the Bridport Prize prestigious?
The Bridport Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world, so you’re in good company. Whether you’re writing poetry, a short story, flash fiction or a novel, we can’t wait to read your words.
What is the Bridport Prize?
The Bridport Prize is an international creative writing competition established in 1973 by the Arts Centre’s founder Peggy Chapman-Andrews.
What is the meaning of Bridport?
A town in Dorset, England. pronoun.
Can anyone write a book?
Anyone can write a book. It might be bad or be incomprehensible, but so what: it’s still a book and many published authors haven’t done any better. I like this though: it means anyone who puts in enough time can actually write well. Some of our best writing comes from ordinary people from all walks of life.
What is the meaning of being spotted?
Definition of spotted 1 : marked with spots. 2 : being sullied : tarnished. 3 : characterized by the appearance of spots.
The Bridport Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world, so you’re in good company. Whether you’re writing poetry, a short story, flash fiction or a novel, we can’t wait to read your words. Let’s begin…
What has David Swann won at the Bridport Prize?
David Swann’s stories and poems have now won nine awards at The Bridport Prize. His book The Privilege of Rain (Waterloo Press, 2010), about his residency in a high-security prison, was shortlisted for The Ted Hughes Award.
What is the Bridport under represented Writers Scheme?
These give under represented writers a free entry to the Bridport Prize competition in any category.
What would you do without the Bridport Prize?
Without the Bridport Prize I would probably not have found my agent and quite possibly wouldn’t have written Behind the Scenes at the Museum so I have a lot to be thankful to it for.” It’s every writer’s dream, seeing your words on the page for others to read.