Please ensure you read the following:
The best way to get a sense of what we’re looking for is by purchasing a previous anthology here.
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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