Entries are now invited for the 7th Annual International
Open 'Keats and Chapman' Competition. The first (and only) prize of £50 will be
awarded to the most convincing, contrived and corny pastiche of a Keats and
Chapman tale in the style of Miles na gCopaleen.
The rules remain substantially as in previous years, but
have been tightened somewhat by the Supervising Committee to stress the
importance of avoiding offensive language, particularly in relation to the
protected characteristics of age, gender, religion, race, disability or sexual
orientation. This follows the furore at last year's shortlisting of the 'chink
in the armour' tale of the jet-lagged somnambulistic Chinese diplomat who
failed to appear for a ceremonial dinner at a stately home and was found, by
Chapman, asleep among suits of chain mail.
Entries must be received by midnight (GMT) on the 24th
December 2013, and may be submitted via the comment facility at the foot of this post. The winner
will be announced at noon (GMT) on 31 December 2013. The decision of the
Awarding Committee will be final.
Entries must be original unpublished work, presented in English, and must comply in all respects with the 2013 Eligibility Criteria, which may be found, together with the full 2013 Rules at the following address http://essaydensushing.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/2013-international-keats-and-chapman.html
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