Lemn Sissay Presents Creative Future Literary Awards

Hear hidden stories from twelve prize-winning new writers and poets at The Creative Future Literary Awards, presented by poet Lemn Sissay MBE and author Kerry Hudson.

Organised by leading arts charity Creative Future, The Creative Future Literary Awards celebrate the rich landscape of the UK’s writing talent and is the only national literary competition open to under-represented writers.

The Awards at Southbank Centre are a unique showcase of lesser-told stories that sadly might not otherwise reach mainstream publishing, including those by writers with mental health issues, disability, neurodiversity, ex-offenders, abuse supervisors, and writers from LGBTQ+ and black, minority ethnic and refugee communities.

Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts and awarded over £7,500 of prizes, including cash and professional writing development opportunities. Creative Future Literary Awards is part of London Literature Festival. Limited places are available to book online.