Writers from across the North of England are invited to submit their work in progress to the Northern Writers’ Awards 2018 offering £40,000 of support for new writing from the North of England.
The Northern Writers’ Awards have been running since 2000 and exist to recognise talent and support new work towards publication or broadcast. The awards are the largest of their kind in the UK and have a reputation for identifying some of the best unpublished writing in the country.
There are awards for writers at different stages of their careers, including mentoring, developmental support and cash awards to buy time to write.
In addition to individual awards, New Writing North supports its winners with ongoing tailored support. In 2018 selected winners will be offered additional opportunities including the chance to pitch work to literary agents and editors at the Summer Talent Salon in London; membership of The Society of Authors; and a professional development session with the leading independent publisher, Oneworld Publications.
The poet Imtiaz Dharker, literary agent Jonathan Ruppin, and authors Kerry Hudson and Lisa Williamson will judge the 2018 awards
Full details of the awards available for 2018 and how to apply available here
The Northern Writers’ Awards are produced by New Writing North and supported by Northumbria University and Arts Council England.
The awards are open for entry between 16 November 2017 and 1 February 2018.