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The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2026
Deadline: Sun 19 Apr 2026
The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is an international prize that supports and celebrates the adventure writing of today, recognising outstanding storytelling that engages and inspires readers. We work with published, unpublished and young writers of any nationality, writing in English. Deadlines from 19 April.

The Adventure Writing Prize 2026
Closed for submissions

The New Voices Award 2026
The New Voices Award supports writers to develop an idea they've yet to commit to paper, or those in the very early stages of their work in progress. The Award provides mentorship and editorial guidance for aspiring authors and encourages entries from all writers, including those from underrepresented backgrounds with a new story to tell. New Voices is exclusively for unpublished and unagented writers.

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Deadline: 30th April 2026 (closing 23.59 BST)

The Author of Tomorrow Award 2026
The Author of Tomorrow Award is designed to find the adventure writers of the future. It is an annual competition open to young people aged 11 to 21 years across the world who have completed a short piece of adventure writing in English. Prizes are awarded in three age categories.

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Deadline: 19th April 2026 (closing 23.59pm BST)

Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International

Contact Information:
Organisation:
The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation
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