Key dates

Key dates in 2021

Save these dates to keep you ahead of the competition.

31 May

Competition deadline!

19 July

Novel long-list announced here on the website and social media.

1 September

Novel shortlist announced here on the website and social media.

Early to mid-September

Winners and shortlisted writers in poetry, short story and flash fiction contacted.

Late September

All other writers contacted.

23 October

Awards ceremony.

25 October

Results published here on the website and social media.

November

Our 2022 competition opens!