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Arts University Bournemouth International Poetry Prize 2023

Entries with the theme of 'Chance' are invited from writers worldwide aged over 16 to the Arts University Bournemouth International Poetry Prize 2023. Judged by long-time Arvon tutor Glyn Maxwell! Deadline: 30 June

Virago’s 50th Furies competition for unpublished authors

Virago are seeking unagented, unpublished writers from underrepresented backgrounds to write an original short story for this award celebrating their 50th anniversary. The winner will be published in the paperback and ebook editions of Furies next year, plus receive a contract worth £1500 and mentoring from a Virago editor. Deadline: 1 July.

Applications open for Southbank Centre’s New Poets Collective 2023/24

Centred around the National Poetry Library, the Southbank Centre New Poets Collective will comprise a group of 15 poets aged 22+ who, under the leadership of poets Vanessa Kisuule and Will Harris, will hone their skills and expand their knowledge and confidence. Closing date: 5 July.

The Literary Consultancy’s Pen Factor Writing Competition

Arvon is delighted to partner with The Literary Consultancy for their annual TLC Pen Factor Writing Competition. Enter your unpublished work for the chance to win a suite of prizes worth £2000, including one free Arvon at Home Writing Week. Closing date: 16 June.

Women Speak Volumes – Inspiring Older Women to Tell Their Stories

This initiative promotes the work of writers writing outside of the publishing mainstream. The project offers writing tips, inspiring testimonials from women authors who started later in life, and talks with well-known writers. Learn more by clicking on this post.

Open Books Virtual Panel for Emerging Writers

This year, Open Books is aiming to connect young people’s passions, interests and skills to potential careers in both literature and the book industry. All events are free, with options to pause and revisit, and all have transcripts for accessibility. Learn more by clicking this post.