Entries are already rolling in for the E Short Story and Poetry Competition (ESSP) 2005.

The theme for ESSP 2005, launched at Word Market's Word Party 3 event, is spaces'.

Word Market and www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk Artists in Residence are teaming up again, following on the heels of the successful 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 the ESSP section on www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk Artists in Residence Writing or Word Market at www.word-market.co.uk - for registration forms and details.