Footnote x Counterpoints Writing Prize
Deadline October 1 (must be received by this date). Recommended free contest gives 15,000 pounds prize, possible publication by Footnote Press, a week-long residency, and other networking opportunities for "narrative nonfiction centered around themes of displacement, identity, and/or resistance" by a resident of the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland who is from a refugee or migrant background. Writer does not need to have finished their book to enter, but winner must be able to deliver a complete manuscript, between 65,000 and 85,000 words, before February 28, 2025. No simultaneous submissions. Submit your writing sample of 8,000-10,000 words, along with a detailed 3,000-word proposal and a cover letter, online.
Source: https://footnotepress.com/footnote-counterpoints-prize
Published: September 7, 2023
