London Writers Awards 2027 at London Writers Centre (Spread the Word).

The London Writers Awards, run by London Writers Centre (formerly Spread the Word), offer 12 places for writers of adult fiction; short story collections and YA or children's fiction are not accepted.

Read the Application Pack for eligibility, access and terms, then apply via Submittable using the text or audio/video form, uploading your project extract as a text file.

Everyone who applies hears back on 7 January 2027, and shortlisted applicants are interviewed on 19 or 20 January 2027.

Closes 9pm, Tuesday 3 November 2026; late entries won't be considered.

Questions to bobby@londonwriterscentre.org.uk.