Competition Rules - The London Magazine

Before entering a competition please read these rules carefully.

General

If submitting by any means other than Submittable, please include a completed entry form.
All entries must never have been published, self-published, published on any website, blog or online forum, broadcast, nor have won or placed (as in 2^nd, 3^rd,, runner up etc) in any other competition.
It is advised that you should read a copy of The London Magazine before entering to familiarise yourself with the style of writing we are looking for.
There is no limit on the number of submissions per person.
Submissions can be written on any subject or theme.
The competitions are open worldwide unless stated otherwise.
Poems should be no longer than 40 lines.
Short stories can be up to 2,500 words in length (no flash fiction). The title is not included in the word count.
Essays should be no longer than 1,500 words. The title is not included in the word count. Essays should not be academic essays.
The London Magazine will have the unrestricted right to publish winning submissions (including runners up) in the magazine and online.

Submission Details

Entry Format

Entries must be in English.
The filename of email entries must be the author followed by the title of the story. It must be either a .doc, .docx, pdf or .txt file.
Entries must be labelled clearly with your name, address and email address on the front page.
No corrections can be made after receipt, nor fees refunded.
Entries should be typed in a standard font (Times New Roman suggested), 12pt font and left justified.

Payment details

Fees are payable by PayPal, credit/debit card, cheque or postal order.
Cheques must be in pounds and should be payable to The London Magazine with your name and address on the back.
Credit card payments can be accepted by telephone.
Receipt of entry will be received by email regardless of the manner of sending.
If you are paying under a different name, please notify us.

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