If you are an ambitious, unpublished writer of Poetry, Fiction or Creative Non-fiction, New Writing Ventures is for you. In the competitive world of publishing it has a proven track record. Now in its third year, New Writing Ventures winners are finding success and a place on book shop shelves.

Winners in each category receive £3,000 and a year of creative mentoring from The Literary Consultancy. Two runners-up in each category each receive a £1,000 cash prize. As one of the nine most talented emerging writers in the UK, you will meet agents and publishing professionals at an exclusive London industry event. We will send samples of your work to agents and scouts as part of a promotional campaign.

Closing date 31 May 2007.                            

For all queries contact Tarryn McKay on 020 851 62972

New Writing Ventures 07, Booktrust, Book House, 45 East Hill, LONDON SW18 2QZ

Email: tarryn@booktrust.org.uk

www.newwritingpartnership.org.uk/ventures