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THE DYLAN THOMAS INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE ARTS COMPETITIONS 2003

Short Story Competition Rules

Go to the entry form here

Part of the Clyne Farm Centre Community Awareness Programme

Proceeds in aid of British Heart Foundation and 

Singleton Hospital Cardiac Rehab Unit

Dylan Thomas was a free spirit who grew up and was influenced by the ‘..lovely, ugly..’ town of Swansea. His poetry and prose reflected this love not only of the urban area but of the beauty of the Gower Peninsula and Mumbles. 

This competition seeks to recreate that passion in new and established writers by selecting a number of quotes to form the basis of a short story subject. The title is only the start – where you go is influenced by you, your imagination, the sight and the smell of the countryside and towns around you.

THE RULES

1. Questions

Do not e mail or telephone to ask any questions about the competition before reading these rules thoroughly – we won’t be able to keep up! Everything you need to know is here – honest!

 

2. Eligibility

The competition is open to persons of all ages from anywhere in the world apart from employees and affiliates of dylanthomascountry.com and their immediate families. No preference will be given in the judging to past, present or future clients of dylanthomascountry.com.

 

3. Age Limits

Category A

Category B

Category C

There will be three age categories

 

under twelve on 1st September 2003

under eighteen on 1st September 2003

eighteen and over on 1st September 2003

 

4. Subjects

The subject titles for each age group are given below. These are quotes from Dylan Thomas stories or letters. We are looking for a modern interpretation of the theme. Entries will be judged on originality, quality of language, clarity and presentation and the suitability of the work for both print and broadcasting.

 

Category A

500 words  " ..and the park itself was a world within a world of the sea-town.."

 

Category B

2,000 words   "..an ugly, lovely town...by the side of a long and splendid-curving shore..." 

 

Category C

2,500 words   "..and I play on the waves of the sea..."

 

5. Originality

All entries must be original and unpublished (online, on paper or broadcasted) and not marketed elsewhere until after the announcement of the winning entries. Winners may decline publication through dylanthomascountry.com and simply accept other portions of the prize.

 

6. Authors

If the story is written by more than one author they must each fall within the same age category.

 

7. Format of Entries

Entries will be accepted in both paper and electronic format

 

Paper Entries

These must be typewritten and double spaced on one side of A4 (210x297mm) paper with one inch (25mm) margins all round and in 12 point font. Manuscripts will not be returned so please do not send the originals. On the first page should be typed your name, address, telephone number and email address together with the word count. Fasten all together with a single paper clip – no staples, binders or presentation folders. Hard copies must be accompanied by the entry form and the entry fee and sent to:

 

The Dylan Thomas International Short Story Competition 2003
dylanthomascountry.com
Clyne Farm Centre
Mayals
Swansea
SA3 5AR
Wales UK

 

Electronic Entries

These must be in a PC compatible file format free from any type of computer virus, worm, Trojan etc. We will accept files with the following extensions: *.doc, *.txt, *.html, *.htm. Entries must be typewritten and double spaced on one side of A4 (210x297mm) paper with one inch (25mm) margins all round and in 12 point font. Manuscripts will not be returned so please do not send the originals. On the first page should be typed your name, address, telephone number and email address together with the word count. Entries must be accompanied by the entry form and the entry fee and sent to:

shortstory@dylanthomascountry.com

 

8. Entry Fee

The entry fee is £7.50 (GBP) per short story entered made payable to dylanthomascountry.com. Payment can be by international money order or cheque (check) drawn on a London clearing bank. We also accept credit card payments through a secure link on our website. Of paying by credit card online and sending a hard copy manuscript please enclose a printout of your receipt with the manuscript. You may enter as many stories as you wish and you may make one payment and one entry form for all entries. Multiple entries from one school in the Under 12 and Under 18 sections may attract a group discount - please enquire.

 

9. Entry Closing Date

Entries must be postmarked or emailed before 20 November 2003.

 

10. Winners

Winners will be notified by 15 December 2003 and their names will be posted on dylanthomascountry.com. If you have not been contacted by this date you may assume that you are not a finalist and may market your work elsewhere.

 

11. Prizes

All prize winners have option to have their story published on the dylanthomascountry.com website and to take advantage of the marketing of the competition in the wider media.

 

Category A 

under 12

First prize to value £50 (GBP)
Second prize to value £25 (GBP)
Runners-up 3-15 to be announced plus publication on the dylanthomascountry.com website

 

Category B 

under 18

First prize to value £100 (GBP) 
Second prize to value £50 (GBP) 
Runners-up 3-15 to be announced plus publication on the dylanthomascountry.com website

 

Category C 

18 and over

First prize to value £500 (GBP) 
Second prize to value £250 (GBP) 
Runners-up 3-15 to be announced plus publication on the dylanthomascountry.com website

 

12. Acknowledgement

Enclose a self-addressed postcard and second class stamp (or International Reply Coupon (IRC) if you are sending from the UK) so that we can acknowledge receipt of your entry.

 

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Go to the entry form here

Chances of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received. All entries will be judged and winners selected based on merit. Entries will be judged on the basis of clarity and presentation of the subject, quality of language, suitability for print and broadcast and originality of the subject treatment.

We can assume no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected or unintelligible entries or for any computer, online or technical malfunctions that may occur. No submissions will be accepted after the posted deadline for any reason. The sole determinant of time for the purposes of email entries will be our emails servers. The sole determinant of time for purposes of postal mail or other entries to the contest will be when they were actually received at our offices. We are not responsible for postal mail or email delivery problems, technical, hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions which may limit participants ability to participate.

By entering the contest participants release and hold us and our respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents harmless from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the contest or any prize won.

The competition is governed by the laws of the England and Wales and any action against us must be commenced in the courts of Wales. This contest is void where prohibited by law. We are not responsible for unallowable or unlawful entries. Winners are responsible for reporting and paying applicable taxes on cash awards to the appropriate authorities.

Go to Entry Form here

 

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