Franco-British Council Short Story Competition
The Franco-British Council together with Prospect magazine announces a short story prize. The prize aims to encourage more students to learn French, and to combat the alarming trend which has seen the number of pupils taking the language at GCSE plummet by 30% since 2004.
You are invited to write a short story inspired by France and/or the French. It could be based on a real or imagined visit to France, a French person you know in England (a friend or a celebrity), a French lesson at school, a French film you have seen or it could be a work of pure imagination.
We are looking for creative, stimulating writing that entertains the reader.
Entries Stories should be no longer than 1000 words, should be written in English and signed off by a teacher or course tutor. They must be emailed to henry@francobritishcouncil.org.uk and a hardcopy posted to the Franco-British Council, 16-18 Strutton Ground, London SW1P 2HP with the teacher’s/tutor’s signature.
Eligibility
There are two categories of entrants:
Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form)
Undergraduate
Authors must be resident in the United Kingdom. See conditions of entry for further information.
Essays must arrive by 1st April 2008
Prizes The winner of the years 12 and 13/sixth form category will receive £100 and have their story published in Prospect The winner of the undergraduate category will win two return trips to France and £100 and have their story published in Prospect Second prizes of £75 and third prizes of £50 will be awarded in each category. The best entries will be published by the FBC in an exciting new anthology of short stories.
Further information on the prize and the Franco-British Council can be obtained at www.francobritishcouncil.org.uk
