Where could your writing take you? Poetry. Flash Fiction. Short Story. Novel. Enter the Bridport Prize for your chance to win, be published, and share your work with a global audience. Open to writers worldwide. Enter now: www.bridportprize.org.uk #WritingCompetition #CreativeWriting

60 days to go. Whether you’re drafting, editing, or almost ready to submit — now is the time. The Bridport Prize closes 31 May 23:59pm UK time. Poetry. Short Story. Flash Fiction. Novel. Enter now: www.bridportprize.org.uk #BridportPrize #WritingCompetition #AmWriting #WritersCommunity

What makes a poem stay with you? Join us for our Poetry Toolkit session and explore how to craft poems that linger long after they’re read. Featuring Liz Berry, Kizziah Burton and Michael Lavers. 📅 14 April 2026 | 6.30pm (UK time) 💻 Online 🎟️ £10 Book your place: buff.ly/lDiSj5Y

“To be recognised as an author means everything.” Maria Leyviman reflects on winning third prize for Flash Fiction — and what it means to have your writing read and valued by others. #FlashFiction #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #BridportPrize

Step into two powerful stories. Read extracts from our Memoir Award winners, Alinah Azadeh and Dayna Bateman. Explore now: buff.ly/0Q9G2sU #MemoirWriting #CreativeNonfiction #WritersCommunity #AmWriting #BridportPrize

It’s never too late to share your story. The Never Too Late Award is open to writers aged 60+ — across poetry, short story, flash fiction and novel. If you’ve been writing for years, or you’re just starting out, this is your moment. Enter now: www.bridportprize.org.uk

Short. Sharp. Unforgettable. Our Flash Fiction Award is open — just 250 words could win £1,000 and publication. Enter your story today: bridportprize.org.uk #FlashFiction #WritingCompetition #WritersLife #AmWriting

Delighted to share extracts from our Memoir Award winners Alinah Azadeh and Dayna Bateman on our website. Explore now: buff.ly/NX1ARRa #MemoirWriting #CreativeNonfiction #WritersCommunity #AmWriting #BridportPrize

Looking for writing advice, inspiration, or a place to start? The Bridport Prize Writers’ Room is packed with resources to support you at every stage of your writing journey. Take a look: buff.ly/scIEuQe #WritingTips #WritersCommunity #AmWriting #CreativeWriting

Ready to pitch your book — but not sure where to start? Join us for practical advice from publishing professionals. 24 March 2026 | 6.30pm (UK time) Online event £10 tickets Secure your place: buff.ly/70aJaDW

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Memoir Award results! Congratulations to our winners and a big thanks to everyone who trusted us with their words. buff.ly/NX1ARRa Our Memoir Award 2026 will open for entries 15 June. #MemoirPrize #WritingPrize

Where do you write? At the kitchen table. In a café. On the train. Late at night when everyone else is asleep. However it happens, we’d love to read it. Entries for the Bridport Prize close 31 May 23:59pm UK time buff.ly/fMqXUEs #BridportPrize #AmWriting #WritersLife #WritingCommunity

Working on a novel? Enter the Bridport Prize Novel Award. Submit the opening 5,000–8,000 words and a 300-word synopsis — your novel does not need to be finished. £1,500 first prize Mentoring package worth £3,300 Longlisted writers published in our anthology Open to writers worldwide.

“The Bridport Prize is an open door… people take notice.” Writer and former judge Toby Litt on the momentum, reputation and impact of the Bridport Prize. #BridportPrize #WritingPrize #WritersLife #CreativeWriting

It’s never too late to start writing. The Never Too Late Award celebrates writers aged 60+ and offers £500 to the highest-placed entrant in our poetry, short story, flash fiction or novel categories. You don’t need to apply separately — simply tick the box when entering. www.bridportprize.org.uk

“I didn’t believe it at first.” Shirley Anne Cook shares what it meant to win the Bridport Prize Poetry Award 2025 for her poem Bird Child — and how the moment has inspired her to keep writing. Congratulations, Shirley Anne. #BridportPrize #PoetryPrize #PoetryCommunity #WritersLife

Ready to pitch your book? From query letters to elevator pitches, this session explores what agents and editors are really looking for — and how to approach each stage of the publishing journey. 📅 24 March 2026 | 6.30pm UK (online) 🎟️ £10 tickets Book your spot — buff.ly/RmPCI1T

Thinking about entering Memoir? The Memoir Award re-opens on 15 June. Start drafting, refining, remembering. Everything you need to know is on our website — bridportprize.org.uk/the-competit... #MemoirWriters #CreativeNonfiction #WritingCompetition #BridportPrize

We’re working towards a £5,000 target to support the Bridport Prize and Bridport Arts Centre. If you value new writing and local creativity, we would be so grateful for your support. Find out more and donate at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/thebridportprize

Flash Fiction £1,000 first prize. Up to 250 words. No minimum. Selected writers published in our anthology. Open to writers worldwide. What can you say in 250 words? Enter now → bridportprize.org.uk #BridportPrize #FlashFiction #WritingCompetition #WritersCommunity #AmWriting

“Things like this really don’t happen to me…” From nearly giving up on writing to standing among talented writers at the Bridport Prize — this is exactly why we do what we do. For anyone who feels like opportunities like this are out of reach — they aren’t.

95 days to go until deadline day. Send us your poetry, flash fiction, short story or novel (novels don’t need to be finished) by 31 May. £20,000 total prize fund. Enter now → bridportprize.org.uk

A story can change everything. £5,000 first prize. Up to 5,000 words. No minimum length. Publication in our anthology. Open internationally. Your next short story could take you further than you think. Enter now → bridportprize.org.uk

🎥 Watch. Learn. Write. Discover online talks and conversations from The Bridport Prize, featuring award-winning writers, judges and publishing professionals. From just £5. Explore more at bridportprize.org.uk/watch #BridportPrize #CreativeWriting #WritingCommunity #LiteraryEvents

Writers enter the Bridport Prize from all over the world. All categories are open internationally, and we welcome entries from writers everywhere. #BridportPrize #GlobalWritingCommunity #WritersOfTheWorld #WritingCompetition #OpenToAll

Nuts & Bolts of Writing #2: Short Story Toolkit ✍️ An online event exploring what makes a short story work — with Wendy Erskine and Farah Ali. www.bridportprize.org.uk/watch#2 📅 24 Feb 2026 | 🕡 6:30pm UK Time | 🎥 Online 💷 £10 (£1 tickets available)

The Bridport Prize Novel Award ✨ Submit the opening 5,000–8,000 words + a 300-word synopsis. £1,500 first prize and mentoring worth £3,300. Open to writers worldwide. Entries now open. 🔗 bridportprize.org.uk #BridportPrize #NovelAward #AmWriting #CreativeWriting

Bridport Prize merchandise now on sale Carry it, wear it, write in it, drink from it. Our official Bridport Prize range is available now — perfect for writers, readers and supporters. Tote bags | Hoodies | Notebooks | Mugs www.bridportprize.org.uk/shop

📝 Writers aged 60+ — win £500! The Never Too Late Award is open to entries in flash fiction, poetry, novel, or short story. Just tick the box when you submit. Details: bridportprize.org.uk/news/new-never-too-late-60-award/ Deadline: 31 May 2026. #NeverTooLate #WritingOpportunities

Writers enter the Bridport Prize from all over the world. All categories are open internationally, and we welcome entries from writers everywhere. #BridportPrize #GlobalWritingCommunity #WritersOfTheWorld #WritingCompetition #OpenToAll

Reasons to send us your #poetry! ✨ Total poetry prize pot of £7,500 ✨ Winning #poems published in our anthology ✨The chance to receive feedback from our judges/partners ✨ Be championed as part of The Bridport Prize family Deadline day 31 May! Enter at bridportprize.org.uk#poetry#poems#PoetryCompetition

Nuts & Bolts of Writing #2: Short Story Toolkit ✍️ An online event exploring what makes a short story work — with Wendy Erskine and Farah Ali. www.bridportprize.org.uk/watch#2 📅 24 Feb 2026 | 🕡 6:30pm UK Time | 🎥 Online 💷 £10 (£1 tickets available)

Nuts & Bolts of Writing #2: Short Story Toolkit ✍️ An online event exploring what makes a short story work — with Wendy Erskine and Farah Ali. www.bridportprize.org.uk/watch#2 📅 24 Feb 2026 | 🕡 6:30pm UK Time | 🎥 Online 💷 £10 (£1 tickets available)

📝 Writers aged 60+, this is your moment! 📝 Win £500 as the highest-placed writer aged 60+ in our novel, short story, poetry, or flash fiction competitions—no separate entry needed. Just tick the box when you submit! Find out more: https://ow.ly/BMII50Y5k3r #NeverTooLate #WritingOpportunities

Send us your #FlashFiction #ShortStory #Poetry or #Novel entries by the end of May! £20K total prize pot! All entry info at bridportprize.org.uk#FlashFiction✍️✨

Are you 16–25 and love writing? Enter the Young Writer Award for a chance to win £500 and get published in the Bridport Prize anthology! Don’t forget to tick the age box when you submit. Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk/writers-room-categories/young-writer-award/ #YoungWriters

Reasons to send us your #FlashFiction #Novel #ShortStory or #Poetry! ✨ Total prize pot of £20K ✨ The chance to be featured in our anthology ✨ The opportunity to join, and be championed as a member of, The Bridport Prize family Deadline day 31 May! bridportprize.org.uk

We’ve been discovering new voices for over five decades! Here’s just a snapshot of some of our many winners. You could join The Bridport Prize Family too – just be sure to enter our competition by 31 May. Enter at bridportprize.org.uk

Submit your poetry to our competition (deadline 31 May) to be in with a chance of winning a share of the £7.5K poetry prize pot, as well as being published in our anthology. 42 lines max, no minimum! #Poetry #PoetryPrize

Do something for you today. Get comfy, grab your favourite chair/bean bag/cushion and head to your #WritersCorner. Write ANYTHING. Even if it's 5 minutes, just let the words pour out of you. #WritersCorner #WritingCommunity #CreativeWriting

Your words could win you a share of our £20K prize pot. Just get them to us by 31 May! All entry info at bridportprize.org.uk #FlashFiction #ShortStory #Novel #Poetry #WritingCompetition #PoetryContest #CreativeWriting #BridportPrize #LiteraryPrize #WriteToWin

Apply for our bursary scheme for a free entry in this year’s competition! More info: bridportprize.org.uk/writers-room/bursaries-for-under-represented-writers/ #WritingOpportunities #WritingPrize #WritingBursary #WritersSupport #LiteraryOpportunities #WritingContest

We’re delighted to announce the Memoir shortlist This year, the judges selected six titles, saying the standard was so high they found it impossible to choose just five. Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors. 🏆 Results announced: 13 March 2026 👉 Read more at bridportprize.org.uk/news

Ready to elevate your writing? Join us on 20 Jan 2026 at 6:30 PM for insights on publishing! 💷 Tickets: £10 (£1 tickets available) 👉 https://www.crowdcast.io/c/nuts-bolts-writing #WritingEvent #CreativeWriting #DemystifyingPublishing #PublishingAdvice #MeetTheAgents

🎥 Watch. Learn. Write. Join talks from the Bridport Prize with authors, judges & pros. 🎟️ From just £5 👉 www.bridportprize.org.uk/watch #BridportPrize #CreativeWriting #WritingResources #LiteraryEvents

Writers enter the Bridport Prize from all over the world. All categories are open internationally, and we welcome entries from writers everywhere. #BridportPrize #GlobalWritingCommunity #WritersOfTheWorld #WritingCompetition #OpenToAll

Join us on 20 Jan 2026, 6:30 PM for expert insights on publishing! 💷 Tickets: £10. Info: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/nuts-bolts-writing #WritingEvent #CreativeWriting #WritersEvent #DemystifyingPublishing #PublishingAdvice #MeetTheAgents #WritersJourney #BookPublishing #BridportPrize

If you’re working towards our 31 May competition deadline, take a breath. Here's a reminder of our word counts. Believe in yourself and get writing. All info on entering at bridportprize.org.uk #YouCanDoIt #AmWriting #WritersCorner #WritingCompetition #FlashFiction

Young writers (16-25), enter the Young Writer Award! 🖋️ Win £500 & have your work in the Bridport Prize anthology! 👉 Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk/writers-room-categories/young-writer-award/ #YoungWriters #ShortStoryCompetition #CreativeWriting #NovelWriting

Submissions are OPEN for our 2026 flash fiction, poetry, short story and novel prizes! 📝⭐ Don't forget, you may also be eligible for our Young Writer Award, Dorset Award or Never Too Late Award (you don't need to enter these separately). All info at bridportprize.org.uk