Since 2016, Aurora has provided a platform for writers, offering a prize that is truly national (and international) with its heart in the East Midlands. This year’s award-winning judges are best-selling crime novelist Vaseem Khan and esteemed poet and author Andrew McMillan.

The Prizes

First Prize
The winners, in each category, will receive a cash prize of £500, feedback on a piece of work of their choice from a leading literary agent (or Editor as appropriate) and a years free membership to the Society of Authors, which includes access to advice and resources on all aspects of the business of writing. Winners will also receive a session with Society of Authors staff, including an introduction to how the Society can support them in their careers as professional authors and covering essential advice on copyright, payment terms and contracts.

Second Prize £150 cash.

Third Prize A ticket to the 2025 Writers’ Conference, hosted by Writing East Midlands.

As a champion of writers from the East Midlands, we will also offer a regional prize of £100 to the best work in each category from the region.

The submission fee is £9 for a first entry and £7 for each additional entry.

Find out more here. 

Deadline: Wednesday 7th August 2024 at midnight