September 2026 Competition

To enter, and for full competition rules, see: How to Enter

Brief:  ‘A man or woman stands on a beach looking out to sea… Write 300 words based on this scenario, any genre. I’m looking for great prose, story, character or simply something that makes me think.’

(max 300 words, 10% plus or minus)

Deadline: August 25th 11:59pm

Adjudicator: Vaseem Khan

Winners will be announced at the September meeting and thereafter in the newsletter. Please come in person to the meeting to receive your certificate!

FIRST PLACE: A Sea Change by Jo Agrell

SECOND PLACE: No Distant Shore by Margaret Bromage

THIRD PLACE: Bag For Life by Maggie Farran

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Beach by Stephen Hodgson

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