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Wasafiri New Writing Prize
Wasafiri / Queen Mary University of London
Typical close 31 Jul 2027
Deadline
31 July 2027
Entry fee
See official site (bursaries often available)
Region
Worldwide
Age
Open to all ages
Length
See official category limits
PoetryShort storyNonfictionAll ages
The prize
Cash prizes and publication in Wasafiri
Who can enter
International. New writing in poetry, fiction and life writing. Particularly welcoming of writers from underrepresented backgrounds.
About
A prize from the magazine of international contemporary writing, with strands in poetry, fiction and life writing.
Confirm the current cycle on the Wasafiri site.
Dates follow the typical annual cycle. Confirm current deadlines on the official site before preparing an entry.