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The best way to get a sense of what we’re looking for is by purchasing a previous anthology here. This also helps us keep the Awards free to enter.
You can submit ONE piece of writing, up to and not exceeding the word limits (not including the title, section/stanza breaks, or epigraphs):
- Poetry: 50 lines
- Fiction: 2,000 words
- Creative Non-Fiction: 2,000 words
There is no minimum word count.
The theme for 2026 is ‘Material.’ The theme is a creative prompt, not a requirement. Send us your best work!
How to Enter
All entries must be received by Tuesday 5 May at 11:59pm. We cannot accept late entries.
All entrants will be contacted by 30 September.
Please do not put your name on your work. Judging is anonymous.
- Online: If you have problems, please contact enter@creativefuture.org.uk. You can also use one of the other methods of entry.
- By e-mail: download an entry form below and return it with your submission as an attachment (not in the body of your e-mail) to enter@creativefuture.org.uk.
- By post: download an entry form below and return it with your submission to:
Creative Future Writers' Award
Community Base
113 Queens Road
Brighton BN1 3XG
Postal entries must be received by Wednesday 6 May.
We cannot accept submissions without an entry form.
Download a Large Print Entry Form
If you have any questions, get in touch on 01273 234780 (Tuesdays only) or enter@creativefuture.org.uk.
We are a small part-time team and may not respond right away, but will do so as soon as we can.
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