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Tinsel Tales Rules



  1. All stories must be original and the work of the author.
  2. Word count is 250 words
  3. Entries can be submitted on-line or by post.
  4. Postal entries must be submitted on one side of A4 paper, double spaced with your name, address and telephone number on a separate sheet of paper AND include an email address.
  5. Closing date for entries is 31st December, 2009.
  6. All entries must have a title.
  7. Winners will be notified by the end of January, 2010.
  8. All stories must be accompanied by the entry fee of £4.50 per story.
  9. All entries will be open for public viewing, voting and commenting on.
  10. Authors names and other personal details will not be made public except when the winning entries are announced.
  11. All entrants will receive a full judge′s report provided they have supplied a valid email address or a s.a.e.
  12. Any graphics used to illustrate the entries must be the copyright of the author or have the permission of the copyright holder.
  13. Entries must not be of an adult, violent or racist nature.
  14. No entries will be returned so please keep a copy!
  15. The judge′s decision is final. No communication will be entered into.