We ran a Writer’s Comp across our 25th anniversary year in 2019 and every issue ran a story from a fresh writer across all kinds of topics. The stories were illuminating, honest, funny and added a great mix to the mag.
So we’re happy to say we’ll be running it again in 2020! Articles are best at between 400 and 1000 words so we can run over a single or two pages upfront. Anything goes as long as the piece works in the context of a surf magazine – fiction, non fiction, interviews, travel, profiles, opinion, whatever! Check last year’s issues for a flavour of what was submitted.
Email your entries, preferably as a Word document or in Apple Pages, or even in the body of the email, no pdfs as they’re annoying, to [email protected] small print below.
Rules for entry
400-1000 word articles are ideal. We can’t respond to all emails, because we get loads, but you will get an autoresponder confirmation for each story. By entering you consent to Carve running your submission online and in print.
We will double-check spelling and grammar so don’t be too nervous about submitting work.
There is no cash alternative to the prize or reimbursement for submissions published or unpublished.
You can enter six pieces of work over the year. Carve editors will pick stories to run on-site and in the magazine and their decision is final.
