JKP Writing Prize - a competition for aspiring writers πŸ“–πŸ₯‡

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edited July 4 in People power

The JKP Writing Prize is a competition for aspiring writers from underrepresented backgrounds.

The theme this year is: Everyday Disability and Chronic Illness: Stories of Joy, Resistance, and Anti-Ableism.

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The voices of disabled and chronically ill individuals remain vastly underrepresented across many sectors, including the publishing industry. We are looking for a short 3,000-word submission and the winners will get their work published in an anthology and receive a Β£150 winners fee!

This year’s prize will be open to submissions that showcase:

  • Stories of joy and resilience in the face of daily challenges
  • Narratives of resistance, activism, and fighting against ableism in all its forms
  • Personal stories of triumph, solidarity, and empowerment within disabled communities

All submissions must be non-fiction.

We want to hear the voices that are too often left out of mainstream conversations. Whether your story is personal, community-based, or reflective of broader societal issues, we encourage you to share it with us. We understand that sharing personal experiences related to disability and chronic illness can be vulnerable, and we approach each submission with the utmost care, sensitivity, and empathy.

What is the JKP Writing Prize?

The JKP Writing Prize was created in 2019 with the goal of amplifying underrepresented voices. This prize offers the chance for new, un-agented writers to have their work considered by a panel of published authors and professional editors. The writers of the winning pieces will be offered the opportunity to enter into a contract with the publisher for their work to be published in an anthology.

If you’d like to know more, or submit an entry, you can do this here:

The JKP Writing Prize 2025 | Hachette UK

Best of luck to any of our members who take part! πŸ˜€πŸ€ž

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