Author of Tomorrow | How to Enter

Submissions are now closed and will reopen at the start of 2027 for the next award.

This annual competition is designed to find the adventure writers of the future. It is open to young people, aged 21 and under, who have completed a short piece of adventure writing in English. 

Written by young people, for young people to read, and judged by a panel of young readers, the Author of Tomorrow plays its part in improving global literacy levels. If you would like to enter, make sure to read 'What We're Looking For' and the award Terms & Conditions before you write and send us your story. You must enter the category for the age you are on the date of submisson. Here's a reminder of the categories:

11 and Under | Up to 500 words | Prize: £100, plus £150 book tokens for your school

12-15 years | 1,000 - 2,000 words | Prize: £250, plus £150 book tokens for your school

16-21 years | 1,500 - 3,000 words | Prize: £1,000

When the competition is accepting submissions again, you will a portal here to submit your work.