Prose and Poetry Prizes
Rules of Entry and Entry Form
Short stories up to 4,000 words and novellas/serials up to 20,000 words on any subject or theme, in any genre (not children's). Previously published material is not eligible for entry. Entry fees £5 per short story (TNW subscribers two entries at same fee). £15 per Serial/Novella.
Single poems must be previously unpublished with a limit of 40 lines. Entry fee: £5 for up to 2 single poems (TNW subscribers 4 poems for £5).
Collection of poems (6-10 poems) can be previously published. No line limit. Entry fee £12 per collection.
Essays, articles and interviews up to 2,000 words covering any writing-related or literary theme in its widest sense. Previously published material is not eligible. Single entry £5 (TNW subscribers two entries at same fee).
All work should be clearly typed, double-spaced (poetry should be single-spaced), on white A4 paper and paperclipped. Entrants may make as many submissions as they wish but please include your name, address, title of entry, word count and category on a separate cover sheet with every entry. Preliminary judging will be carried out by The New Writer editorial board with guest judges making the final selection so there should be no identifying marks - apart from the title - on the entries. Entries are non-returnable. A full list of winners will be sent provided SAE is enclosed.
To enter the annual Prose & Poetry Prizes, please click the appropriate 'purchase' button in the form below. If you are entering multiple categories each will need to be paid for separately. When you click the 'purchase' button your browser will be redirected to WorldPay who will securely process the transaction on our behalf. Once you have submitted the form it is best to send your work in the post, particularly longer short stories and novellas and poetry collections. In that way the formatting of your work will be exactly how you want it to be read by the judges. We will connect your entry to your payment on arrival.
We are happy to receive shorter work in an attachment to an email to admin@thenewwriter.com - particularly single poems and short shorts.Your card will be debited once your payment is made and before your entry is received at The New Writer office. We will confirm receipt of your entry by email.
If you prefer to pay by cheque or postal order or international money order made payable to The New Writer, or send your credit card details (card number, expiry date, security code) in the post to our office (address below), we will need details of your entry (including category) and full contact information. For a downloadable entry form in pdf format click here.
All entries posted by or on 30th November will be eligible for that year's competition.
If you are unable to pay in pounds sterling OR by the credit cards itemised below, and you would like to pay by cheque or notes in your own currency, please add the equivalent of an extra 12 pounds sterling to the entry fee which should enable us to cover banking conversions and transactions at this end.
Please enclose a covering letter with full details of your name, address, telephone number and your entry details, to The New Writer, PO Box 60, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2ZR UK.
If you experience any difficulty please do not hesitate to call us on +44 (0)1580 212626 and we will be pleased to take details of your entry by 'phone.
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