Eyelands Book Awards in the field of Literary Writing (Novels, Poetry, and Creative Works)
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Eyelands Book Awards is an international literary award based in Greece. It was founded to support writers from around the world and to promote creative writing. The award is organized annually and welcomes both published and unpublished works, aiming to bridge international literature with Greek readers through translation and publication opportunities.
The Eyelands Book Awards allows participants to submit literary works in several categories, including novels, short story collections, poetry collections, memoirs, children’s and young adult literature, LGBTQIA+ literature, and self-published books. Winners receive prestigious prizes such as a fully funded writing retreat in Athens (for published book winners) and translation and publication for the best unpublished works, along with certificates and additional recognitions for each category.
Deadline
The submission deadline is October 20, 2025.
Benefits
Free stay in Athens for winners in the published books category.
Translation and publication of the winning unpublished book into Greek.
E-publication for some selected works.
Official certificates for winners.
Media coverage and promotion through various platforms.
Additional artistic prizes for some categories.
Eligibility criteria
Open to all nationalities.
Entries must be written in English.
Accepts both published and unpublished works.
Word limits apply: up to 250,000 words for published works, and around 150,000 words for unpublished works (except poetry).
Poetry collections typically limited to 250 pages.
Multiple submissions are allowed across or within categories.
Submission fees apply (usually around €40, with early bird discounts available).