Writing Competitions

Become a published author in our International Writing Competitions.

The Hammond House Writing Competition offers cash prizes, a televised Awards Ceremony and the opportunity to be published in our anthologies.

Launched in 2016 and sponsored by the University Centre Grimsby, the competition is now in its seventh year, and attracts entries from up to 30 countries around the world.

Enter any of our four categories – or all four! – for the opportunity to win cash prizes, have your work published, feature in a televised award  ceremony at our Annual Literary Festival and even have expert feedback on your work!

Annual Silver Membership to Hammond House is FREE and is included with your Competition Entry.

With a Gold Membership you receive a discount of 50% on the Competition Entry Fee. Join Now...

If you intend to make multiple entries in different categories you should definitely consider joining the Hammond House community.

2024 Competition will be launched on the 21st February

Our 2023 Writing Competition offers over £2000 in cash prizes, a televised Award Ceremony and the opportunity to be published in our annual anthologies.

Our Annual Literary Prize is back again for 2023, with bigger cash prizes, publication for all shortlisted entries in our annual anthologies, a televised award ceremony, and an inspiring new theme.

Sponsored by the University Centre Grimsby, this annual writing competition, now in its seventh year, attracts entries from up to 30 countries around the world.

 
Enter any of our four categories – or all four! – for the opportunity to win cash prizes, have your work published,  feature in a televised award  ceremony, at our annual literary festival  and even have expert feedback on your work.

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