For writers everywhere
We are committed to discovering new writers in poetry, short story, flash fiction, the novel and memoir. 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 Kit de Waal. We are a route to being published so send us your words and it could be your name up here next year.
Poetry, short story, flash, novel?
Our competition in these categories re-opens in November 2024 with a deadline of 31 May 2025.
For inspiration, read previous winners in our latest anthologies available from our online shop.
Memoir
Our memoir competition is now closed for submissions. Please head over to our Writer’s Room to discover all key dates.
Bursaries
Our memoir bursaries giving free entry to the competition are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.