SaveAsWriters
Canterbury's Liveliest Writing Group
SaveAs Writers' International Writing Competition 2025:
Facing the Storm
This year, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of J. M. W. Turner's birth, SaveAs Writers invite poems and stories on the theme of ‘Facing the Storm’. Turner was known for his atmospheric portrayals of weather and seascapes, and famously secured himself to the mast of a ship to experience a storm at first hand. As Turner himself said: "It is only when we are no longer fearful, that we begin to create."
If inspiration is needed, Turner 250 is a year-long festival of special exhibitions and events. You can find out more at www.tate.org.uk/art/turner-250. However, the theme of stormy seascapes can be freely interpreted, metaphorically or literally, with or without reference to Turner's life and art.
National and International entries are welcome.
PRIZES
The Canterbury Christchurch Poetry Prize of £200 is awarded to the poetry winner, with the additional prizes of £100 for second place and £50 for third.
The Canterbury Festival Fiction Prize of £200 will be awarded for the winning story with the additional prizes of £100 for second and £50 for third prizes.
Poems: 60 lines max. Short stories:3500 words max.
ENTRY FEES: £4 per poem, £10 for three. £5 per short story, £12 for three.
