The decibel Penguin prize for new writers

The decibel Penguin prize for new writers is a collaboration between decibel, an Arts Council England initiative dedicated to promoting diversity in the arts, and Penguin Books. The winning stories will published in a Penguin Anthology in November 2008. The competition calls for non-fiction entries between 400 and 4000 words in length, on the experience of having a mixed heritage, whether it's the author's own experience or the experience of another person. Entries are welcome from any UK residents. There is no age limit for the authors, although they must not have had a full-length book published. The closing date for entries is 7 April 2008