The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023 |
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celebrating new writing talent
The Paul Cave Prize for Literature, established in 2023 by Tim Saunders Publications, is in memory of Paul Astley Cave-Browne-Cave (1917 to 2010), a hugely inspirational magazine and book publisher. In 1960 Paul founded Hampshire the county magazine, running it for over 40 years. Until the 1990s the popular 'yellow top' was printed at Brown & Son in Ringwood, which he also owned. Initially, British racing driver Stirling Moss was responsible for the motoring section. Even aged 90, Paul could be found in his office early in the morning. Such was his zest for life and love of publishing. With his shock of white hair and happy disposition, he would dash across the road at Bedford Place, Southampton as sprightly as anyone half his age. Paul was kind-hearted, always happy to listen and passionate about cricket and football. For many years he was active in the Labour Party, handling their public relations. A champion of charitable causes, Paul was a magistrate, too. The eldest great-grandson of the Rev. William Astley Cave-Browne-Cave, second son of the ninth Baron Cave-Browne-Cave, he was a Captain in the Second World War. Before then, Paul, a journalist at the News Chronicle, had a trial to play cricket for Lancashire but when war broke out he was seconded to Army intelligence in London and Aldershot.
In 1945 he secured a role as a feature writer for the Daily Mirror where he wrote the Spotlight series, looking at education and law. He claimed that some of his articles contributed to the introduction of legal aid. Paul also wrote pop music reviews for the paper and met legendary crooner Frankie Vaughan (pictured). When Paul left the paper to establish a theatrical and sports agency in London he became Frankie's manager. It was Paul’s idea for Frankie to wear a top hat and to carry a cane. By 1958 he was London Press Officer for the Jersey Tourism Committee. At this time Paul managed most of the Chelsea footballers and in the late 1960s he negotiated a deal with Terry Venables for him to transfer from Chelsea to Tottenham Hotspur and arranged for him to get a house, a unique deal for this time. Success enabled Paul to buy an Alvis car from Mirror Group chairman, Cecil King. Comedian Barry Cryer remembered Paul in his autobiography. He was employed by him to answer the phone and recalled how he took a call from Marilyn Monroe, who starred alongside Frankie Vaughan in the film Let’s Make Love (1960). During Paul’s eventful career, in which he tried to find work for Clint Eastwood, he also managed 1960s vocal sensations The King Brothers and the pianist Mrs Mills.
From 2002 to 2007 I had the privilege of working as Paul's advertisement manager. This gave me an invaluable insight into the day-to-day running of a monthly magazine and the world of publishing. My role was not just about securing advertising but involved writing articles, setting the magazine and proofreading. At that time it was one of the longest running, highly respected independently owned county magazines in England.
Paul was keen to help those who had the drive and determination to succeed, which is what this prize is all about.
This genial man always wished his friends and family lots of good luck. A sentiment that could not be more appropriate here. So, lots of good luck to you and I look forward to reading your entries.
In 1945 he secured a role as a feature writer for the Daily Mirror where he wrote the Spotlight series, looking at education and law. He claimed that some of his articles contributed to the introduction of legal aid. Paul also wrote pop music reviews for the paper and met legendary crooner Frankie Vaughan (pictured). When Paul left the paper to establish a theatrical and sports agency in London he became Frankie's manager. It was Paul’s idea for Frankie to wear a top hat and to carry a cane. By 1958 he was London Press Officer for the Jersey Tourism Committee. At this time Paul managed most of the Chelsea footballers and in the late 1960s he negotiated a deal with Terry Venables for him to transfer from Chelsea to Tottenham Hotspur and arranged for him to get a house, a unique deal for this time. Success enabled Paul to buy an Alvis car from Mirror Group chairman, Cecil King. Comedian Barry Cryer remembered Paul in his autobiography. He was employed by him to answer the phone and recalled how he took a call from Marilyn Monroe, who starred alongside Frankie Vaughan in the film Let’s Make Love (1960). During Paul’s eventful career, in which he tried to find work for Clint Eastwood, he also managed 1960s vocal sensations The King Brothers and the pianist Mrs Mills.
From 2002 to 2007 I had the privilege of working as Paul's advertisement manager. This gave me an invaluable insight into the day-to-day running of a monthly magazine and the world of publishing. My role was not just about securing advertising but involved writing articles, setting the magazine and proofreading. At that time it was one of the longest running, highly respected independently owned county magazines in England.
Paul was keen to help those who had the drive and determination to succeed, which is what this prize is all about.
This genial man always wished his friends and family lots of good luck. A sentiment that could not be more appropriate here. So, lots of good luck to you and I look forward to reading your entries.
Tim Saunders
What we are looking for
All forms of poetry: haiku, free verse, sonnet, acrostic, villanelle, ballad, limerick, ode, elegy, flash fiction, short stories and novellas in any genre except erotic. Work must be new and unpublished. International submissions welcome. The rights to any works published remain with the author.
Guidelines
Poems
should not exceed 30 lines
Flash fiction
should not exceed 300 words
Short stories
should not exceed 1,000 words
Novellas
should not exceed 10,000 words
should not exceed 30 lines
Flash fiction
should not exceed 300 words
Short stories
should not exceed 1,000 words
Novellas
should not exceed 10,000 words
Prizes
Best Novella - £100
Best Short Story - £50
Best Flash Fiction - £25
Best Poem - £25
Winners of each category will have their work published on this web page and will receive a complimentary copy of The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023 book to be published by the end of 2023.
All approved submissions will feature in The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023. Each writer who submits a piece of approved work is guaranteed to have it published in the book.
Best Short Story - £50
Best Flash Fiction - £25
Best Poem - £25
Winners of each category will have their work published on this web page and will receive a complimentary copy of The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023 book to be published by the end of 2023.
All approved submissions will feature in The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023. Each writer who submits a piece of approved work is guaranteed to have it published in the book.
How to enter
1. email your submission(s) to tsaunderspubs@gmail.com
2. send payment by Paypal to tsaunderspubs@gmail.com
or a cheque made payable to Tim Saunders and posted to 49 Church Close, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31 6LR. England. (Make sure the correct postage is paid otherwise it will not be delivered).
2. send payment by Paypal to tsaunderspubs@gmail.com
or a cheque made payable to Tim Saunders and posted to 49 Church Close, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31 6LR. England. (Make sure the correct postage is paid otherwise it will not be delivered).
Submissions will be accepted on receipt of fee outlined below:
One short story - £12
Two short stories - £18
One novella - £25
Two novellas - £35
Up to 3 poems/flash fiction - £8
Up to 8 poems - £12
One short story - £12
Two short stories - £18
One novella - £25
Two novellas - £35
Up to 3 poems/flash fiction - £8
Up to 8 poems - £12
Entries open
March 30, 2023
Entries close
midnight DST on September 30, 2023
Winners announced
November 30, 2023
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