Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award
Deadline September 8 (must be received by this date), formerly September 13. Highly recommended free contest gives prizes up to 10,000 pounds for a published or self-published book of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction (all genres compete together) by an author aged 18-35 as of December 31 of the deadline year. Books must have been first published in the UK and/or the Republic of Ireland, in the English language, between November 1 of the preceding year and October 31 of the deadline year. Authors must be UK or Irish citizens, or residents for the three years preceding the award. Send 8 physical books and one electronic copy. Sponsored by the Society of Authors.
Source: https://societyofauthors.org/prizes/other-prizes/sunday-times-young-writer-of-the-year-award/
Published: August 2, 2025
