My most frequent preoccupations and inspirations are the textures and colours of the natural world, and the feelings evoked by being outside during the various seasons. 

So this competition combines that subject with the small nature of my popular Miniature Leather Journals, one of which (not necessarily the one pictured) I'd love to give away as an early Christmas present. 

To enter, just write a haiku. Your haiku must be on the subject of smallness and, in haiku tradition, evoke the natural world.

Haikus have 3 lines, alternating between 5, 7 and 5 syllables. 

Here's some inspiration:

Wiki entry on Haiku

Wiki entry on Kigo (season words)

British Haiku society

Please don't think you have to be 'A Writer' to enter. Anyone can - it's just a bit of fun and if you've never written a word, here’s a chance to stretch yourself and try something a little different, little being the operative word.

The author of my favourite haiku will win a Miniature Leather Journal (or a vegan synthetic PU journal if preferred). They’ll also have their haiku published here, along with a link to their website, blog, organisation, or business (at my discretion - nothing offensive, illegal, etc).

Email your entry by the evening (GMT) of 28th November to: susan@susangreenbooks.co.uk 

The winner will be announced on Twitter and notified by email on the 29th November. 

Happy writing and good luck!

Susan