A NORTH-EAST company is inviting writers from all over the world to share their creativity in a competition backed by a world renowned author.

Inscribe Media’s monthly Global Short Story Competition – which has been running for five years – is backed by author and former chancellor of Durham University, Bill Bryson.

The competition invites writers to submit their work to be judged by an experienced panel including North-East author Fiona Cooper.

The winner will receive £100 and the runner-up £25. An annual prize of £250 will be awarded to the best story of the year.

There is no theme but submissions must not be longer than 2,000 words.

For more information or to enter the competition, visit inscribemedia.co.uk/global-short-story-competition.html