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How to enter our summer writing competition #CBCSummerStory25

Write a flash fiction story inspired by our prompts to be in with a chance of winning a course place and editorial report! Our #CBCSummerStory25 writing competition is now open for entries. We're hosting this competition over on Instagram (@curtisbrowncreative) from Thurs 31 July to Tues 9 Sept.

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