Creative Future Writers' Award 2026 - UK Competition
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-05-05
Opportunity description
The Creative Future Writers’ Award 2026 is an esteemed competition aimed at uncovering undiscovered talent among underrepresented writers. Hosted by Creative Future, this competition offers a platform for writers to share their unique voices in poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. The competition is exclusively open to individuals aged 18 and over, residing in the UK, who haven't published a book in a literary genre.
Competition Details
- This competition is free and open to writers aged 18 and above, living in the UK.
- The current theme of the competition is 'Material'.
- Participants are allowed to submit one piece of work in either of the three categories: Poetry with a maximum of 50 lines, Fiction up to 2,000 words, or Creative Non-Fiction up to 2,000 words.
- Judging is conducted anonymously to ensure a fair evaluation.
Available Fields
- Poetry
- Fiction
- Creative Non-Fiction
Benefits
- Major cash prizes of up to £25,000, awarded to winners in each category (Poetry, Short Story, and Creative Nonfiction).
- Professional and literary development: Manuscript review sessions and workshops with experts and prestigious literary institutions.
- Opportunities for publication and presentation: Winning works are published in an official anthology and featured in literary events such as the London Literature Festival, with ongoing support from the Creative Future team.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicant must reside in the UK.
- Aged 18 and above.
- Must not have published a book in a literary genre.