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?
The 2026 competition is now closed.
For a full list of key dates, please head to the Writer’s Room.
For inspiration, read previous winners in our latest anthologies available from our online shop.
Memoir Competition
Our 2026 Memoir Competition will open on 15th June and close on 30th September.
For a full list of key dates, please head to the Writer’s Room.
Good luck!