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All entries must be the original and unpublished work of the entrant, and not currently submitted for publication nor for any other competition or award. Each entry must be accompanied by an entry form, printed here (photocopiesare open to any writer, who can submit as many entries as they choose. Entry fees are £7.50, £6 for subscribers. are open only to subscribers of Entry is free but you can only submit one entry per competition.

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