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2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize
Deadline: Tue 30 Jun 2026
Since 2009, the Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize has been awarded to some of the most thrilling new voices in life writing, poetry, and fiction from around the world. The prize now also welcomes entries in translation across all three categories.
Representing more of the globe than any other prize of its kind, the prize supports writers who have not published book-length works, with no limits on age, gender, nationality, or background.
The winners of each category will receive a £1,000 cash prize and print publication in Wasafiri; if a work in translation wins, the cash prize will be split equally between the author and translator.
All winners and shortlisted writers will be offered the Chapter and Verse or Free Reads mentoring scheme in partnership with The Literary Consultancy (dependent on eligibility), as well as a one-year print subscription to Wasafiri.
This year's multi-award-winning judges are Ellah Wakatama (Chair), Santanu Bhattacharya (Fiction), Jen Calleja (Life Writing), and Mona Kareem (Poetry).
Entry fees: £12 for a single entry, £16 for a double entry Subsidised entries (£6) available.
Find out more here
Deadline: 11.59pm BST on 30 June 2026
Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International
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