The E Short Story and Poetry Competition 2005 (ESSP 2005) was launched at the Word Market Word Party 3 event, with the theme of 'spaces'.

Word Market and www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk Artists in Residence are teaming up again, following on the heels of the success of ESSP 2004, which saw over 40 entries from around the globe. Winners have been published on www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk - Artists in Residence section and www.word-makret.co.uk - ESSP section.

The deadline for ESSP 2005 is January 7, 2005 and winners will be announced and showcased at Word Market Festival, Feb 4 - 13, 2005 in Ulverston.

ESSP 2005 Theme: spaces Entry Requirements: Short story: 750 words; Poem 30 lines.

Entry cannot have been previously published or entered in another competition.

Key Dates: Launch: Thursday, Oct. 21, Word Party 3, Ulverston Deadline for entries: January 7, 2005 Winners announced: Word Market Festival, Feb 4-13th, 2005 Prizes: First and runner up.

First Prize Short Story and Poetry 1. Works published on websites - Westmorland Gazette www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk and Word Market www.word-market.co.uk .

2. Help setting up own web site on CommuniGate www.communigate.co.uk/lakes 3. Training/ consultation: Word Market 4. Training session on writing on the Web: Kate Whiteside, Web Editor.

5. Gift certificate from Tinners' Rabbit Bookshop.

6. Membership to Word Market.

7. Participation in Word Market Festival event.

Runner Up Short Story and Poetry 1. Works published on websites - Westmorland Gazette www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk and Word Market www.word-market.co.uk .

2. Help setting up a web site on CommuniGate www.communigate.co.uk/lakes 3. Membership to Word Market.

4. Gift certificate from Tinners' Rabbit Bookshop.

Submission Guidelines: Submit ONE story or poem only, by post on A4, one side only per page, no name visible on entry, single spaced, 12 point font, with a completed registration form to Kate Whiteside at The Westmorland Gazette.

Coordinators: Short Story: Kate Harrison Whiteside, Web Editor, www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk kate.whiteside@kendal.newsquest.co.uk 1 Wainwright's Yard, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DP Poetry: Linda Graham, Word Market Coordinator www.word-market.co.uk Email: wordmarket@tiscali.co.uk