We love new writing and new writers and so we would like to give you every opportunity to get your work out to the public!   Therefore, we are now running a monthly writing competition.  Each month, you will be given a theme. You will need to then write a 500 word short story related to that theme.   Try not to be too tenuous though!   All entries will be judged by a panel of three avid readers.   They will choose a first, second and third...

First Page Competition 2012 Yep, it was so successful last year, our annual First Page Competition 2012 is now open with an increased first prize of £500 – DOUBLE last year’s. What are we looking for: the most gripping, read-on-able first page of up to 400 words. Any genre, but as always we’re looking for The Best First Page. Bribes can be sent in cash, but we guarantee they won’t do you much good. Prizes: 1st Prize...

The Aesthetica Creative Writing prize offers existing and aspiring writers the chance to showcase their work to a wider, international audience. We’re really keen to see more writers from across the world involved in the competition and are looking for work across a wide range of themes, styles and subjects. Please find more information below, and for up-to-the-minute updates, join us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aestheticamag. Aesthetica...