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Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize: Author of Tomorrow
Deadline: Wed 30 Apr 2025
The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is on the lookout for the adventure writers of the future! The Author of Tomorrow award is open to young writers aged 21 and under who have completed a short piece of adventure writing in English. Winners receive cash prizes and have their work published digitally with Worldreader.

Prizes are awarded in three categories:
11 and Under | Up to 500 words | Prize: £100, plus £150 book tokens for your school
12-15 years | 1,000 - 2,000 words | Prize: £250, plus £150 book tokens for your school
16-21 years | 1,500 - 3,000 words | Prize: £1,000

Open to writers of any nationality writing in English.

Find out more here

Deadline: 30th April 2025 at 23.59pm BST



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

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Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation
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