Reader Views Literary Awards

March 31, 2027 11:16 pm – 11:16 pm The Reader Views Literary Awards, founded in 2005, honour excellence in independent publishing. The programme is open to self-published authors and those published through small presses, hybrid publishers, or university presses...

Six Word Wonder Contest

September 30, 2026 11:12 pm – 11:12 pm The Six Word Wonder Contest is an annual microfiction competition run by Doug Weller, author and storyteller. The contest is free to enter and open to anyone aged 16 or over worldwide. Now in its 2026 edition, the contest...

Lantern Lighters Contest

September 1, 2026 11:05 pm – 11:05 pm The Lantern Lighters Contest is run by The Lantern and the Pen, a small press dedicated to creating fiction for children. The contest is designed specifically for teen writers taking their first steps in submitting work,...

Anne Brown Essay Prize

June 15, 2026 11:31 pm – 11:31 pm The Anne Brown Essay Prize is an annual literary award run by Wigtown Festival Company, organisers of Scotland’s National Book Town festival. The prize celebrates the art of the essay, welcoming work on any subject from...