The Moth Nature Writing Prize 2025

The Moth Nature Writing Prize 2025 is organized by The Moth, an international arts and literature magazine, based in Ireland. The competition is open to anyone over the age of 16.

The prize aims to encourage and celebrate the art of nature writing. It is awarded annually to unpublished pieces of prose or poetry which best combine exceptional literary merit with an exploration of the writers’ relationship with the natural world.

Each year a single judge is asked to choose winners from entries worldwide. Previous judges include Richard Mabey, Helen Macdonald, Max Porter, Kathleen Jamie and Cal Flyn.

The prize is open to anyone over the age of sixteen, as long as the work is original and previously unpublished.

Prizes

• 1st prize: €1,000 and a week at The Moth Retreat in Ireland
• 2nd prize: €500
• 3rd prize: €250

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

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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