Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing 2024

They invite you to write “Letters to My Love”. Whether it’s a heartfelt letter to a significant other, an expression of unspoken feelings, or a unique voice.

What you will get?

• The winner of the competition will receive £100 and a signed copy of a Val Wood book. Title TBC. The winning entry will be published on the website of val wood and shared via various social media outlets.
• There will be two further prizes and the winners will receive signed books upon it’s release in Winter 2024.

What they are looking for?

• Authenticity and Emotion: Entries must attempt to convey genuine emotion and a deep sense of connection. Your entry should be heartfelt and resonate with the reader, capturing the essence of love in all its forms.
• Creativity and Originality: Your submission should be original and imaginative. Surprise us with your unique perspective, innovative narrative style, or unexpected twist.
• Strong Writing and Structure: They value well-crafted entries with clear structure and coherent flow. Pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and overall readability to ensure your entry stands
• Diverse Perspectives: Love comes in many forms and experiences. They encourage entries that reflect diverse backgrounds, cultures, and types of relationships, celebrating the rich tapestry of love stories.
• Engagement and Impact: Your entry should engage the reader from the first sentence and leave a lasting impression. They want to feel the emotions you pour into your writing and be moved by your story.

Eligibility Criteria

• The entry isn’t limited to just romance or love and any genre can be covered as long as it is not unnecessarily violent or gruesome and the subject of the competition is included.
• The competition, is open to anyone over 16 years of age.
• The competition is open to anyone in the world.
• Your entry must adhere to an overall word-count of 1500.
• Entrants are free to write freely as long as the theme is adhered to. Poetry will not be considered for the prize.
• Entries must be typed on blank sheets in black font and no background images or patterns. It must be typed in Arial or Times New Roman with 1.5 line spacing. The competition is contact free and eco-friendly and all entries must be submitted by email.

For more information, visit Val Wood.