This year, the University of Surrey is launching the Surrey New Writing Prize, a new short story prize awarded to the best piece of short fiction written in response to a given, topical theme. This year's theme is People and Artificial Intelligence.
We are looking for stories which think globally and move deeply, exploring how people live and evolve in original and incisive ways. This is not strictly a science fiction/speculative writing competition all genres are welcome, particularly literary fiction. 2000 to 5000 word count.
Winner receives £1400, second prize £400, third prize £200.
This competition is open to published and unpublished writers of all ages who reside in the UK.
This year's judges are Anna Metcalfe, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan and Elizabeth James. Entries will be judged on literary merit, interpretation of theme and originality of ideas.
Winners will be invited to a prize-giving at the Surrey New Writers Festival held in the Rik Medlik building, the University of Surrey on May 18th 2024. This year's headliner is Megan Hunter, whose debut novel The End We Start From has been adapted into a critically-acclaimed film starring Jodie Comer and Benedict Cumberbatch, currently playing in theatres. Other authors featured include Paula Cocozza, Nicola Dinan, Sarvat Hasin and Emma Glass. We have a day full of panel discussions on all aspects of craft and the writing life- everyone's invited.
£6 entry
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Deadline: 18 April 2024