Internationally respected short story prize run since 2008. Up to 4,000 words. Open to writers worldwide. All shortlisted writers receive ยฃ50 and publication in theโฆ
One of the world's largest prizes for fiction by women and non-binary writers from the US and Canada, established in 2022. The winner receives US$150,000 โ making itโฆ
Celebrates the best fiction translated into English and published in the UK or Ireland. The ยฃ50,000 prize is shared equally between author and translator. Short storโฆ
Annual awards from one of America's most prestigious literary journals โ published since 1970 by the University of Iowa. Three categories: poetry, fiction, and creatโฆ
Annual contest from one of America's most distinguished literary journals, founded at the University of Iowa in 1969. Open internationally. Submit up to 3 poems (8 pโฆ
Australia's most prestigious literary award for a novel that presents Australian life in any of its phases. Publisher-submitted. Winners include Patrick White, Tim Wโฆ
One of the most prestigious open competitions in American poetry, selecting five full-length poetry manuscripts annually for publication by major US publishers (inclโฆ
The Mฤtฤtuhi Foundation Best First Book Award for Fiction is awarded alongside the main Ockham Awards for the debut novel or story collection of highest literary merโฆ
The Mฤtฤtuhi Foundation Best First Book Award for Poetry, awarded for the debut poetry collection of highest literary merit by a New Zealand writer. A landmark debutโฆ
New Zealand's largest cash book prize and the country's premier literary honour for fiction, awarded annually at the Auckland Writers Festival. Open to novels and stโฆ
New Zealand's premier poetry prize, awarded annually at the Auckland Writers Festival. Open to published poetry collections by New Zealand writers. A key marker of eโฆ
Awarded by PEN America for an exceptionally talented debut fiction writer whose work represents distinguished literary achievement. One of the most significant debutโฆ
Ontario's premier literary prize, awarded annually to the best book written by an Ontario author. Covers fiction, non-fiction and poetry. The prize recognises booksโฆ
Prize from one of America's most distinguished literary journals. Stories up to 12,000 words. Open internationally. Winner receives US$1,000 and publication. Americaโฆ
Founded in 1998 by screenwriter Gordy Hoffman, BlueCat is particularly valued for the written feedback every entrant receives on their script โ not just finalists. Aโฆ
An annual prize for emerging writers run by the prestigious Cรบirt International Festival of Literature in Galway. Four categories: short fiction, poetry, essay, andโฆ
Free-entry flash fiction prize. Max 300 words. Open internationally. Top poem earns โฌ1,000. Winners published in the Fish Anthology. A prestigious platform for writeโฆ
Voted by Australia's independent booksellers, the Indie Book Awards are among the most commercially significant prizes in Australian publishing. The fiction winner โโฆ
A timed, prompt-based screenwriting competition running three rounds. Writers receive a genre, subject, and character assignment and must write an original short scrโฆ
International short story competition with multiple genre categories. Stories must be no longer than 5,000 words. No sexual, political or hate speech content accepteโฆ
Australia's richest literary prize, with AU$80,000 for the winner and AU$5,000 for each shortlisted entry. Open to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Firstโฆ
Australia's most valuable poetry prize, awarding AU$80,000 to the winning collection. One of six categories in Australia's most prestigious literary awards programmeโฆ
Australia's premier literary prize for women and non-binary writers. AU$60,000 for the winner of a book-length work of any genre โ fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Puโฆ
Annual AWG award for unproduced scripts in two categories: Long Form (over 30 minutes) and Short Form (under 30 minutes), across all genres and formats. Winners annoโฆ
One of the world's most prestigious and valuable prizes for a single short story. Open to UK writers submitted via publisher or agent. Winner receives ยฃ15,000. Shortโฆ
One of the world's most reputable flash fiction prizes. Up to 300 words. Open internationally. Two rounds per year with ยฃ1,000 first prize each round. All shortlisteโฆ
Australia's largest open poetry prize, awarding AU$15,000 for the best single poem. Open internationally. Winning poem published in the annual anthology alongside shโฆ
Free-entry short story prize open to all Australian residents. Stories between 2,000 and 3,000 words. Winner and runner-up both published in Overland literary journaโฆ
Prestigious international competition specifically for independently published authors and small presses. Recognises quality books outside traditional publishing. Noโฆ
An annual award for unagented, unpublished writers of children's, YA and adult fiction, run in partnership with Darley Anderson Agency. Now in its eighth year with aโฆ
Australia's most important entry-level screen competition. Open to AWG Associate and Student members with an unproduced script across film, television, theatre, audiโฆ
Recognises the best science-fiction writing for feature film, television, web series, audio, and interactive media. Funded by a bequest from the late Australian filmโฆ
An annual poetry contest from BOMB โ one of New York's most respected arts and culture magazines, known for its artist-to-artist interviews and experimental literaryโฆ
One of America's most distinguished prizes for a short story collection manuscript, published by the University of Georgia Press since 1983. Open internationally forโฆ
Canada's oldest and most prestigious literary award, established 1936. Recognises the best Canadian fiction in English. Publisher-submitted. CA$25,000 for the winnerโฆ
An annual competition for emerging Australian and New Zealand writers of fiction and creative non-fiction. Up to four winners share a $20,000 prize pool and are publโฆ
Awarded to the best unpublished manuscript by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander writer who has not yet had a book published. The winner receives $15,000 and aโฆ
Part of one of Australia's most generous literary award suites, administered by the State Library of Queensland. Open to all Australian citizens and permanent resideโฆ
A flagship poetry prize within the Queensland Literary Awards. Open to Australian citizens and permanent residents for a published poetry collection. One of Australiโฆ
Known as the 'writer's festival', AFF runs one of the world's largest screenwriting conferences alongside its competition. Categories include feature, short, pilot,โฆ
A significant cash prize for the best unpublished short story. Open to Australian and international writers. 2,000โ5,000 words. Winning and shortlisted stories publiโฆ
International contest for unagented novelists worldwide. Submit the first 5,000 words plus a one-page synopsis. Welcomes both unpublished and self-published authors.โฆ
250 words max. Open to writers aged 16+ worldwide. One of the most competitive flash fiction prizes. Winners published in the annual Bridport anthology.
The Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel Award. Submit 5,000โ8,000 words from opening chapters plus a 300-word synopsis. A win or shortlist is one of the most powerfulโฆ
One of the most coveted poetry prizes in the English-speaking world. Up to 42 lines. Open to all writers aged 16+ worldwide. Winners published in the Bridport antholโฆ
One of the world's most respected writing competitions. Open to writers worldwide aged 16+. Max 5,000 words. Winners published in the annual Bridport anthology. Stroโฆ
Seeks bold, original writing that challenges norms and takes creative risks. Emotional stories with fresh perspectives. No AI-generated work accepted. Internationalโฆ
Established 1981 by the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, this prestigious competition has over 40 years of history. Focuses on emerging voices in short fiction. Opโฆ
A biennial award from Canada's oldest literary magazine for emerging writers who have not yet published a full-length book. Alternates annually between poetry and fiโฆ
An annual contest from Ploughshares โ one of America's most respected and widely read literary magazines โ for writers who have not yet published a full-length book.โฆ
One of Ireland's longest-established and most significant literary prizes, run by RTร Radio 1 in honour of writer and broadcaster Francis MacManus. Free to enter, wiโฆ
Presented by the makers of the industry-standard screenwriting software, Big Break accepts feature films, TV pilots (hour-long and half-hour), and short scripts. Opeโฆ
Part of the annual HollyShorts Film Festival (Aug 13โ23, 2026), this contest accepts short screenplays up to 30 pages and TV pilots up to 50 pages. Winners gain expoโฆ
One of America's most prestigious literary honours, awarded annually since 1950. Open to US citizens for a novel or story collection published in the US. Past winnerโฆ
One of the most prestigious honours in American poetry, awarded annually since 1950 to a US citizen for a poetry collection published in the US. Past winners includeโฆ
An annual free-to-enter competition celebrating flash fiction in New Zealand, run each June as part of National Flash Fiction Day. Open to New Zealand writers of allโฆ
One of Hollywood's most respected screenplay contests, judged by working producers, agents, managers, and development executives. Ten genre categories including Actiโฆ
America's most prestigious literary honour, awarded annually for a distinguished work of fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life.
New Zealand's largest and most prestigious short story prize. Free to enter. Named after celebrated NZ writer Frank Sargeson. Open to NZ citizens or permanent resideโฆ
Prestigious international prize from Ireland's celebrated literary magazine. Up to 3,000 words. Open to anyone over 16 worldwide. Winning story published in the Irisโฆ
Canada's oldest and most prestigious literary prize, administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. Awarded annually since 1936 across multiple categories. The Engโฆ
One of Canada's most distinguished poetry prizes, awarded annually since 1981 for the best English-language poetry collection by a Canadian author. Part of the Goverโฆ
Open to women and non-binary writers worldwide writing in English. Submit the first 10,000 words of an unpublished novel plus a synopsis. Winner receives ยฃ5,000 plusโฆ
Canada's richest prize for a novel or short story collection, renamed in 2021 in honour of Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson. Awarded annually at the Writers' Trustโฆ
Canada's most prestigious and richest prize for literary nonfiction, awarded by the Writers' Trust of Canada. Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents for aโฆ
Free-entry prize for unpublished emerging Australian writers of adult fiction or narrative non-fiction. Submit first three chapters plus synopsis. Winner receives AUโฆ
One of the longest-running U.S. screenplay contests, focused on connecting writers with representation. Quarterfinalists and above receive personalised development sโฆ
An annual competition for poetry chapbooks run by the Munster Literature Centre and Southword Editions, launched at the Cork International Poetry Festival. Two winneโฆ
Part of Australia's richest state-based literary prize suite. Category winners receive $25,000 and compete for the Victorian Prize for Literature ($100,000). Adminisโฆ
One of Australia's richest poetry prizes, part of the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards suite. The category winner receives $25,000 and competes for the overall Viโฆ
Open to Victorian residents for an unpublished fiction manuscript โ novel or story collection. Winner receives $15,000 plus a two-week creative residency at McCraithโฆ
Ireland's most prestigious and popular book awards, voted by the public and judged by a panel. The Irish Novel of the Year is the flagship prize. Winners enjoy enormโฆ
The leading Irish poetry prize, awarded as part of the An Post Irish Book Awards โ Ireland's most prominent book prize suite. Open to poetry collections by Irish autโฆ
Prestigious annual prize for a debut short story collection. Open to writers who have not previously published a full-length fiction manuscript. Winner receives publโฆ
The Irish Writers Centre's flagship annual initiative gives unpublished novelists the opportunity to pitch their novels to world-class publishers and literary agentsโฆ
Open to women and non-binary writers worldwide. Up to 2,200 words. Winner and finalists published in Mslexia and the Best Women's Short Fiction anthology. One of theโฆ
One of America's most prestigious fiction awards, recognising the best published work of American fiction (novel, short story collection, or novella). Judged entirelโฆ
An annual poetry prize run by Takahฤ, one of New Zealand's most established literary magazines. Open to New Zealand writers. Winning and shortlisted poems are publisโฆ
One of the world's most prestigious literary awards, given annually for the best novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland. Open to writers of anyโฆ
Canada's richest prize exclusively for debut novels, awarded annually to the best first novel by a Canadian author. The winner receives C$60,000 and finalists each rโฆ
Known as the 'writer's festival', the Austin Film Festival hosts the world's largest screenwriters' conference alongside its film programme. Hundreds of panels, pitcโฆ
A free-to-enter annual prize from CBC Books for an unpublished short story by a Canadian writer. The winner receives C$6,000, publication on CBC Books, and a two-weeโฆ
Awarded to a debut full-length poetry collection published originally in English. Publishers submit four copies. One of the most valuable poetry prizes for debut colโฆ
An annual prize from The Missouri Review โ one of America's most influential literary journals โ for the best unpublished fiction, poetry, and essay. Open internatioโฆ
Australia's longest-running state literary award. The Christina Stead Prize, worth $40,000, is the flagship fiction prize of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Openโฆ
One of Australia's most significant poetry prizes, awarded annually as part of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards for a published collection or long poem. Named for cโฆ
A $10,000 prize within the NSW Premier's Literary Awards for debut fiction โ the best first published novel or story collection by an Australian writer. Named for acโฆ
Run by The Poetry Society since 1978, one of the world's most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem. Open to all poets worldwide aged 18+. Judged anonymouโฆ
Open to citizens of the UK, Commonwealth, or Republic of Ireland who have had at least one short story published or accepted. Max 5,000 words. Run by the Society ofโฆ
Sister award to the Bath Novel Award, open to unagented writers of children's fiction worldwide โ both unpublished and self-published authors welcome. Submit the firโฆ
Canada's most prestigious free-entry poetry prize. Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents 18+. Winning and shortlisted poems published on CBC Books and broโฆ
Canada's premier free-entry short story prize. Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents 18+. Up to 2,500 words. Winner receives CA$6,000 and winning and shorโฆ
Respected international poetry prize. Open to all poets worldwide. Winners and shortlisted poems published in the annual Fish Anthology. Judged anonymously. Maximumโฆ
Internationally respected short story prize. Max 5,000 words. Open to all writers worldwide. Winners and shortlisted stories published in the Fish Anthology, a respeโฆ
A major annual international poetry prize run by the Munster Literature Centre (publishers of Southword journal) and named for Cork poet Gregory O'Donoghue. Open toโฆ
America's oldest poetry prize, awarded annually since 1919 by Yale University Press for a debut poetry collection. The prize has launched the careers of some of Amerโฆ
One of the world's most valuable prizes for a single poetry collection, with CA$65,000 each for best Canadian and best International collection. Publisher-submitted.โฆ
Created to address gender bias in literary awards. Celebrates excellence, originality, and accessibility in women's writing. Open to women of any nationality writingโฆ
Supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation and named after novelist Neilma Gantner. Seeks powerful short fiction up to 3,000 words on an annual theme. Open internโฆ
Free-entry prize from Penguin Random House Australia for unpublished adult literary fiction. Open to Australian residents 18+. Complete manuscripts only (up to 100,0โฆ
Top award for emerging Canadian poets published in literary journals but not yet in book form. Established 1994 in honour of poet and teacher Bronwen Wallace. Free tโฆ
Prestigious award for emerging Canadian writers of short fiction who are published in literary journals but not yet in book form. Up to 2,500 words. Free to enter. Wโฆ
Named for acclaimed Australian-born British poet Peter Porter, this prize is awarded annually by Australian Book Review for the best unpublished poem. Open internatiโฆ
Monthly free-entry flash fiction contest run by the Australian Writers' Centre. Stories must be 500 words max and written within a weekend using set criteria. Open iโฆ
Free-entry contest for poetry and short fiction. Winners published in Aesthetica Magazine and receive ยฃ1,000. Open internationally. Celebrates innovative and boundarโฆ
Free-entry contest for the best philosophical-themed writing. Offers one of the largest free-entry prizes in creative writing. Open internationally.
International screenplay competition based in Australia, open to screenwriters worldwide. Accepts feature scripts, shorts, and TV pilots. Emphasises detailed readerโฆ
Backed by BAFTA and run by Rocliffe, this competition gives emerging UK writers the chance to have their work read by top film and TV executives. Winning scripts recโฆ
A joint BFI and BAFTA professional development programme for emerging UK filmmakers and screenwriters. Selected participants gain access to masterclasses, peer netwoโฆ
For first novels in a 'traditional or romantic' style by Commonwealth citizens under 35. Can be published or unpublished. One of the few major prizes for debut novelโฆ
One of the world's most valuable literary awards, honouring exceptional writing by women and non-binary writers in the US and Canada. Launched 2022 to address genderโฆ
Channel 4 runs recurring screenwriting talent schemes in partnership with ScreenSkills, including the 4Stories initiative and writer attachment programmes. Selectedโฆ
International competition for crime novelists writing in English. All crime subgenres welcome. Entrants may not have self-published fiction over 20,000 words. Win caโฆ
No entry fee prize run by the independent publisher Galley Beggar Press. Seeks extraordinary storytelling. Open internationally. One of the few free-entry prizes froโฆ
A well-regarded annual prize for unpublished fiction run by Queensland University of Technology's Creative Writing program. Open to Australian and New Zealand writerโฆ
Australia's richest poetry prize and one of its most prestigious, awarded annually to celebrate women poets. Worth $40,000. Past winners include Evelyn Araluen, Judiโฆ
An annual essay competition from Landfall โ New Zealand's oldest and most prestigious literary journal, published since 1947. Open to New Zealand writers for essaysโฆ
Free-entry competition awarding US$1,000 across multiple genres including short stories, poetry, and flash fiction. Open internationally. Rolling deadlines make it aโฆ
A fellowship and prize from Meanjin โ one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious literary journals โ for emerging writers of fiction and essays. Publication in Mโฆ
An annual prize for an unpublished poem from Overland, one of Australia's most important literary and political journals. Named for poet Judith Wright. Winning and sโฆ
Awarded annually by Poets & Writers to an author who has given generously to other writers โ through mentorship, teaching, or advocacy. Cannot be applied for; recipiโฆ
New Zealand's most prestigious literary award, recognising distinguished achievement by a New Zealand writer of fiction. The prize โ worth NZ$60,000 โ is awarded toโฆ
New Zealand's highest literary honour for poetry. Awarded to a New Zealand poet for a distinguished body of work. The prize is worth NZ$60,000 and is administered byโฆ
National development program for emerging Australian screenwriters. Accepts unproduced scripts across feature film, television, web series, and short film. Successfuโฆ
Awarded to the best work of literature in the English language, regardless of form or nationality. Nominated by Academy members. Celebrates literary merit across ficโฆ
Weekly themed short story contest with rolling deadlines and free entry. Open internationally. Strong community of writers. A good entry point for emerging writers sโฆ
Canada's most prestigious literary prize, awarded for the best Canadian novel or short story collection published in English. Publisher-submitted. One of the richestโฆ
Runs year-round genre-specific competitions including Drama, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Animation, and TV Pilot, each judged by relevant industry professionals. Known fโฆ
A prestigious prize for new writing in poetry or short fiction named for Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney, run by the Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy. Open to writerโฆ
An annual short story competition run by Takahฤ, a respected New Zealand literary magazine supporting emerging and established writers and poets. Winners are publishโฆ
Awarded by the Sydney Morning Herald to the best literary novel published in Australia. Named for Patrick White's celebrated novel Voss. One of Australia's most presโฆ
A prestigious fellowship for Australian writers of underrepresented backgrounds to complete a work of literary fiction or narrative non-fiction. Provides $20,000 pluโฆ
Canada's most prestigious prize for an emerging short story writer, funded by James A. Michener's royalties from his novel Journey. Stories are nominated by Canadianโฆ
Open to anyone over 16. Five categories: Novel, Short Story, Poetry, Children's/YA Novel, and Writing Without Restrictions. Strong track record of supporting emerginโฆ
Plan Your 2026 Submissions
2026 is a strong year for writing competitions, with major prizes open across short fiction, poetry, novel, flash fiction, and screenwriting. This page lists every deadline in the Scriptorium directory.
Notable deadlines include the Bath Novel Award (31 May), the Bridport Prize (May), the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards (June), and the Script Pipeline Screenwriting Contest (August).
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The peak advocacy body for professional authors and illustrators in Australia. Provides contract advice, legal guidance, professional development and lobbies governmโฆ
The UK's professional organisation for crime writers, running the CWA Dagger Awards. Membership offers networking, access to events and the monthly Red Herring newslโฆ
The peak body for Australian crime and mystery writers, running the Ned Kelly Awards โ Australia's most prestigious crime writing prizes โ and providing community anโฆ
The international professional organisation for horror writers, administering the Bram Stoker Awards. Offers the HWA Mentorship Program, scholarships and an active gโฆ
Canada's national organisation dedicated to supporting the professional work of poets. Publishes Poetry Pause (daily poem), administers poetry awards and provides prโฆ
The premier organisation for mystery and crime writers in America, administering the Edgar Awards. Offers professional development, advocacy and networking for membeโฆ
The national organisation for poetry in Ireland, offering development programs, the Poetry Ireland Introductions series for emerging poets, professional bursaries anโฆ
The preeminent professional organisation for romance fiction writers in the US. Offers the RITA Award, Golden Heart Award for unpublished writers, professional develโฆ
Australia's peak body for romance writers, offering workshops, critique groups, the annual conference and the Ruby Award for unpublished romance manuscripts.
The UK's professional body for romantic novelists, offering the RNA New Writers' Scheme โ manuscript critique for unpublished writers โ plus the RNA Awards, events aโฆ
The professional organisation for speculative fiction writers, administering the Nebula Awards. Offers emergency funds, contract support, legal resources and the annโฆ
The UK's national membership organisation for poets, publishing The Poetry Review and administering the National Poetry Competition. Offers membership events and advโฆ
The UK's trade union for professional writers, illustrators and literary translators. Provides contract vetting, legal advice, the Authors' Foundation grants (up toโฆ
Canada's national professional organisation for published authors. Provides contract support, grievance procedures, the annual conference and the Writing for Childreโฆ
New Zealand's peak body for professional writers. Provides advocacy, professional development, legal and contract support and connects writers across the country.
The largest literary conference in North America, bringing together over 12,000 writers, editors, agents, and publishers each year. Features hundreds of panels, readโฆ
A uniquely accessible literary festival โ every single session is free to attend. Held in Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden as part of the Adelaide Festival each Marchโฆ
New Zealand's premier literary festival, held each May in Auckland. Attracts major New Zealand and international authors across fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and curโฆ
Known as the 'writer's festival', the Austin Film Festival hosts the world's largest screenwriters' conference alongside its film programme. Hundreds of panels, pitcโฆ
Scotland's international crime writing festival, held annually in Stirling. Hosts the world's leading crime writers alongside debut authors, in a friendly, fan-accesโฆ
The oldest and most prestigious writers' conference in the US, held in the Vermont mountains each August since 1926. An intensive residential programme offering workโฆ
Queensland's flagship literary event, held annually in Brisbane each September. Features local, national, and international authors across fiction, non-fiction, chilโฆ
One of Australia's most beloved literary festivals, held in the hinterland of Byron Bay each August. Combines an accessible outdoor setting with a strong programme oโฆ
The world's oldest literary festival, held each October in Cheltenham. Features over 500 events with the biggest names in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and current aโฆ
Galway's prestigious international literary festival, held each April. One of Ireland's most celebrated literary events, hosting major Irish, British, and internatioโฆ
A beloved free literary festival held in the small village of Eden Mills, Ontario, each September. One of Canada's most charming and accessible literary events, attrโฆ
The world's largest public celebration of the written word, held each August in Edinburgh. Over 800 events across 18 days featuring the world's most significant andโฆ
Australia's premier festival for emerging writers, held annually in Melbourne. Dedicated to supporting writers at the beginning of their career with workshops, panelโฆ
One of the world's most celebrated literary and ideas festivals, held annually in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. Called 'the Woodstock of the mind' by Bill Clinton, it attractsโฆ
Held at the Southbank Centre in London, this annual festival brings major international authors and poets to one of the world's most iconic arts venues. Strong progrโฆ
One of Australia's largest and most prestigious literary festivals, held annually in Melbourne. Features hundreds of events across fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screโฆ
Ireland's largest book festival, held in Dรบn Laoghaire each spring. Features major Irish and international authors across fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Supportedโฆ
An annual festival in Newcastle, NSW, celebrating writing, zines, comics, and creative expression by and for young and emerging writers. A beloved community-run evenโฆ
Part of the Perth Festival each February, the Writers Weekend brings major Australian and international literary figures to Western Australia. Held across multiple vโฆ
A boutique Australian festival celebrating the intersection of visual art and writing โ illustration, graphic novels, picture books, and literary comics. Ideal for wโฆ
One of the world's great literary festivals, held annually in Sydney each May. Features hundreds of sessions with major Australian and international authors across fโฆ
One of the most respected residential writing workshops in the world, held in Portland, Oregon each July. Led by celebrated authors and editors, with workshops in fiโฆ
One of Canada's premier literary festivals, held each October on Granville Island in Vancouver. Features major Canadian and international authors across fiction, nonโฆ
One of the UK's most beloved writing organisations, Arvon runs week-long residential retreats across rural England and Scotland. Tutors are professional published auโฆ
Australia's largest provider of practical writing courses โ online and in-person. Covers commercial fiction, children's writing, screenwriting, blogging and more. Ruโฆ
Canada's most celebrated arts centre. Residential writing programs in the Rocky Mountains covering fiction, poetry, non-fiction, screenwriting and Indigenous storyteโฆ
America's oldest and most prestigious writers' conference, held annually since 1926. A 10-day residential program with workshops, lectures and manuscript consultatioโฆ
One of America's most prestigious MFA programs, based in New York City. Strong focus on literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Alumni include Edwidge Danticat andโฆ
Run by Curtis Brown, one of the world's leading literary agencies. Offers selective 6-week and 3-month writing courses. Extraordinary track record: alumni have publiโฆ
Run by Faber & Faber, one of Britain's most prestigious literary publishers. Offers courses in fiction, poetry, memoir and children's writing. Tutors include publishโฆ
Known for championing experimental and formally innovative fiction. Hosts the Goldsmiths Prize. Alumni include Olivia Laing and Sunjeev Sahota. A program for writersโฆ
A prestigious mentorship-based correspondence program pairing emerging writers with professional authors for individualised one-on-one development. Mentors have inclโฆ
The world's most famous creative writing program, founded in 1936. Alumni include Flannery O'Connor, Raymond Carver and John Irving. Offers MFA in Poetry and Fictionโฆ
Home to the UK's largest prizes for poetry and fiction (ยฃ10,000 each), MMU's MA is one of the UK's leading programs. Strong industry connections and a successful traโฆ
NYU's MFA is one of the country's most sought-after programs. Faculty include Colm Tรณibรญn, Jonathan Safran Foer and Sharon Olds. Excellent industry connections in thโฆ
One of Australia's most prominent creative writing programs, with a strong emphasis on contemporary forms and professional publication. Hosts the renowned non/fictioโฆ
Home to the Dylan Thomas Prize and a thriving creative writing program. Swansea's MA has an international reputation, drawing on the region's rich literary heritageโฆ
Run by the highly regarded Tin House literary magazine and publisher. Annual summer and winter workshops bring emerging writers together with acclaimed authors and eโฆ
Ireland's leading postgraduate writing program. Combines intensive workshop-based teaching with academic literary study. Strong industry links and a track record ofโฆ
The national writing centre of Wales. Runs residential writing courses in English and Welsh across all genres, tutored by leading Welsh and UK writers. Set in a histโฆ
UCD's Creative Writing MA is delivered by the School of English, Drama and Film. A workshop-intensive program with strong links to the Irish literary scene.
A well-regarded creative writing MA with strong industry connections in Auckland, New Zealand's largest publishing centre. Programs in fiction, poetry and creative nโฆ
Arguably the most famous creative writing MA in the world, founded in 1970. Alumni include Ian McEwan, Kazuo Ishiguro, Anne Enright and many other celebrated novelisโฆ
One of Australia's most prestigious postgraduate creative writing programs. Strong tradition of producing published novelists and poets. Workshops with leading Austrโฆ
UQ's creative writing program is nationally recognised. Alumni include many of Australia's most successful novelists. Strong mentoring culture and close links to theโฆ
UTS is home to one of Australia's strongest creative writing schools, with an impressive track record of graduates publishing with major houses. Strong focus on fictโฆ
New Zealand's premier creative writing MA. Workshops run by leading NZ writers. Graduates have won the Ockham NZ Book Awards and the Sargeson Prize.
Canberra's peak writing body, based at Gorman House Arts Centre. Offers workshops, manuscript assessments, critique groups and an active community for ACT writers.
Canada's national arts funder, providing grants, residencies and development support for Canadian writers. Administers the Governor General's Literary Awards and funโฆ
Ireland's national resource centre for professional literary writers. Runs the Novel Fair, manuscript development programs, workshops, mentoring and advocacy. One ofโฆ
The national organisation for literature in Wales, supporting Welsh writers through bursaries, mentoring, events and residential courses at Tลท Newydd Writing Centre.
The Northern Territory's peak writing body, based at Froghollow Centre for the Arts. Offers workshops, mentoring, literacy programs and advocacy for Territory writerโฆ
Based in the Dragon Hall in Norwich โ a UNESCO City of Literature โ the National Centre for Writing runs major development programs, translation initiatives, residenโฆ
America's preeminent literary and human rights organisation, defending free expression and supporting writers through fellowships, grants, events and the PEN Literarโฆ
The largest nonprofit organisation serving creative writers in the US. Publishes Poets & Writers Magazine and maintains the most comprehensive database of literary eโฆ
Queensland's peak writing body, based at the State Library of Queensland. Delivers workshops, manuscript assessments, the QWC/Hachette Manuscript Development Programโฆ
Scotland's national charity for reading and writing. Offers the New Writers Awards (ยฃ2,000 bursaries), mentoring, professional development and a rich program of evenโฆ
London's leading literature development agency for writers. Runs the London Writers Award, Flight programme and extensive professional development specifically aimedโฆ
Tasmania's peak body for writers, offering workshops, mentoring, manuscript assessments, events and advocacy for Tasmanian writers of all genres.
Melbourne's hub for books, writing and ideas. Hosts major public talks and events with leading Australian and international authors. Administers the Next Chapter Felโฆ
Australia's first writers centre, established in 1985. Delivers workshops, professional development, public readings and mentoring programs for South Australian writโฆ
Victoria's peak body for writers, offering workshops, manuscript assessment, mentorships, grants and a rich program of events across metropolitan and regional Victorโฆ
Canada's largest literary charity. Administers the Atwood Gibson Prize, Journey Prize, RBC Bronwen Wallace Award and provides financial grants and fellowships directโฆ
NSW's peak body for writers โ formerly NSW Writers' Centre, founded 1991. Offers workshops, manuscript assessment, mentoring, events and extensive online resources fโฆ
New Zealand's peak body for writers of all genres. Offers advocacy, resources, events and the annual conference.
Western Australia's peak writing body, supporting WA writers through workshops, manuscript assessments, events, awards and advocacy.
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