Deadline: August 31, 2023
Entries are now being accepted for The Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing 2023: The Tide. This year, they are back with a brand new theme and a brand new judging panel. Having previously been associated with Hull Libraries, the competition is now solely independent and all of its entries will be received by and judged directly by the competition’s namesake, Val Wood.
They are looking to receive entries that focus on the ebb and flow of the ocean and the rivers that lead to it, as The Tide itself rolls in as the central focus of this year’s competition. They are looking for entries packed with originality and creativity that paint a picture and take the reader on a memorable journey. The story can cover any genre as long as it is not unnecessarily violent or gruesome. The competition, is open to anyone over 16 years of age.
Prizes
- The winner of the competition will receive £100 and a signed copy of The Hungry Tide. The winning entry will be published on the website valwood.co.uk and shared via various social media outlets.
- There will be two further prizes and the winners will receive signed copies of the Hungry Tide upon it’s re-release in October.
Eligibility
- Open to anyone in the world over 16 years of age.
- Your entry must adhere to an overall word-count of 1500.
Application
- All entries must be typed in the form of a story (poetry will not be accepted) with a maximum word-count of 1500.
- Entries must be typed on blank sheets in black font and no background images or patterns. It must be typed in Arial or Times New Roman with 1.5 line spacing. The competition is contact free and eco-friendly and ALL entries must be submitted by email.
Email entries can be sent to thevalwoodprize@gmail.com with the subject: Val Wood Prize: The Tide as the subject. Previous entrants/winners may enter the competition again using alternative entries. Entries should be submitted by 5.00pm (BST) on August 31, 2023.
For more information, visit Val Wood Prize.
