We are committed to discovering new writers in poetry, short story, flash fiction and the novel. Our alumni reads like a Who’s Who of the literary world: Kate Atkinson MBE, Gail Honeyman and Kit de Waal. Judges have included Roger McGough, Monica Ali and Zoe Heller. Our patron is Fay Weldon. We are a route to being published so send us your words and it could be your name up here next year.
We are passionate about discovering creative writing talent from around the world. Previous winners include the novelist Kate Atkinson MBE, Kit de Waal and Kelleigh Greenberg- Jephcott. Former judges include Monica Ali, Roger McGough and Zoe Heller. Many writers have launched their careers with us and ended up on the best sellers list.
- Provide opportunities for aspiring writers
- Give new writers a route to publication through our anthologies
- Create access to our partners AM Heath Literary Agency, Tinder Press and The Literary Consultancy
- Discover new talent
• Poetry
1st prize: £5,000
2nd prize: £1,000
3rd prize: £500
Highly Commended: 10 x £100
• Short story
1st prize: £5,000
2nd prize: £1,000
3rd prize: £500
Highly Commended: 10 x £100
• Flash fiction
1st prize: £1,000
2nd prize: £500
3rd prize: £250
Highly Commended: 3 x £100
• Novel Award
1st prize: £1,500
2nd prize: £750
3 x £150
Deadline:- 31-05-2021
Entry fees
£9 per flash fiction
£10 per poem
£12 per short story
£20 per novel
