2025 Hammond House Publishing International Literary Prize

Sponsored by the University Centre Grimsby Art Council England and The Royal Society for Arts, this annual writing competition, now in its ninth year, is open to entries from around the world.

This year’s competition features cash prizes, Fellowship of the Royal Society for Arts, publication for all shortlisted entries in our annual anthologies, a televised award ceremony and an inspiring new theme song.

Categories included Short Stories, Poetry, Scriptwriting and Songwriting.

The competition is open to any and all participants regardless of age or location. All entries must be previously unpublished.

Complimentary copies of the anthology will only be provided for the competition winners.

FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.

ProWritingAid
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