To celebrate Oldcastle Books 30th birthday the publisher has set up a new short story competition for its crime fiction imprint, No Exit Press. It is open to any unpublished writer with a passion for crime fiction – be it the classic police procedural, a psychological thriller or gritty noir.
The judging panel includes bestselling author of the Geraldine Steel and Ian Peterson series, Leigh Russell; A is for Authors literary agent, Annette Crossland; and one of Britain’s finest noir critics, Barry Forshaw, author of Nordic Noir and Euro Noir. They say they are looking for original voices that epitomise the No Exit Press list: “strong, compelling writing that resonates long after the final page.”
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There is a £5 entry fee and stories must be no longer than 3,000 words, written in English. Everyone who makes the shortlist will receive feedback on their submission – well worth the…
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