Wanted: Poems about Food

We are looking for poems from writers based in the North of England on the subject of Food. Perhaps write about an occasion, or a moment in your life or in the life of those around you.

Selected poems will be published in an anthology and an e-book. Writers of all selected entries will receive two free copies of the book.

One poem will be chosen as the overall winner and its author will be able to eat free at one of Manchester’s top eateries, or receive a prize of £75.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 31 MAY 2012

How to submit and conditions of entry here

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – COMMONWORD CHILDREN’S DIVERSITY WRITING PRIZE 2012

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – COMMONWORD CHILDREN’S DIVERSITY WRITING PRIZE  2012

The Commonword Children’s Diversity Writing Prize welcomes submissions from unpublished children’s authors whose fiction embraces ethnic diversity either through their own ethnicity and culture and/or in their writing. The winner of the prize will receive a £500 cash prize, professional mentoring and £100 worth of Puffin books of the winner’s choice.

The closing date for entries is: 29 February 2012.

To enter, please read the terms and conditions here or you can download the pdf here.