Creative writing that reads well & sounds good

Welcome ~ Readers, Writers, Donors, Sponsors
especially Lead Sponsor Annie Ellis

Text graphic featuring 'Open Submissions 9 Anthology' over a blurred fiery background.

We aim to build this Anthology by 20 March.
Open Submissions windows are our most popular free submission windows, held twice each year.

Title graphic reading 'UKRAINE ANTHOLOGY' with a background of flames.

Submission window about the war since Russia’s full invasion in 2022.
Submissions are welcome up to 31 March. Audios of previously published submissions are welcome, too.

Free submission window open until 31 March 2026
Successful submissions will be published in a Peace Anthology during April.
Banner with the text 'Short Comic Verses' over a background of flames.

This anthology offers humorous text and audio to brighten a troubled world.
This window ran until 10 January 2026 in aid of Children With Cancer UK.

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Competition winners are chosen. An Anthology is now published.
The four winning books will be published this year
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Cover of the book 'Tempo of Colour' by Annie Ellis featuring a city skyline at night with colorful reflections on water.
Read and hear poetry about interpreting painting and its making as life experiences.
A scenic pathway winding through a lush green arboretum, surrounded by dense trees and grass, with the title 'WAVES at the arboretum' and the name 'Howard Timms' displayed below.
Read and hear poetry about trees and a tree-hugger’s life in its highs and lows. Also access the audio book free or an OPEN MIC or audience place at Zoom launch on 20 September.

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We also support online Festival workshops

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