The theme for the E Short Story and Poetry Competition 2005 (ESSP 2005), launched at Word Market's Word Party 3 event last week, is spaces.

Word Market and www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk Artists in Residence section are teaming up again, following on the heels of the success of ESSP 2004, which had over 40 entries from around the world.

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

Visit www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk Artists in Residence Writing section or Word Market at www.word-market.co.uk - ESSP section for registration forms and details.