Organisers of Dorchester Literary Festival are calling all West Country writers.

The Hall and Woodhouse prize is a biannual prize organised by the literary festival and open to published writers.

A spokesman for Dorchester Literary Festival said: "We're passionate about supporting emerging local writers. So, if you live in or have a strong connection with the West Country and have been published within three years of the submission date, either by a local publisher or self-published, please don't hesitate to send in your entry."

Writers have until March 15 to submit their book and all types of literature - except poetry and books written for children - are eligible.

A long-list of successful entries will be issued in May, followed by a short-list to be judged by a leading publisher and leading literary agent.

The winner of the £1,000 Hall and Woodhouse prize for 2022 will be announced at an award ceremony in July, hosted by a leading local author.

Entries should be submitted as a conventional book. Entries in digital or electronic form and unpublished manuscripts are not eligible.

Entries should be sent by post to DLF Writing Prize, 9 Kempston Road, Weymouth, DT4 8XB.

Entries will not be returned and entered into a prize draw in aid of a local charity.

For more information and a submission form, visit dorchesterliteraryfestival.com

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