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I know 2021 hasn't quite got off to the start we all hoped for 
but there are lots of 
AMAZING writing 
opportunities to help us keep focused on doing the work. *Brace yourselves* this thread is slightly longer than I anticipated.
Full list: https://theasianwriter.co.uk/opportunities/
Have a great idea for a TV drama? @bbcwritersroom's annual window for unsolicited scripts (TV, film, radio, stage or online) closes tomorrow.C/date: 6 Jan
Details: https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/script-room
Are you an early-career writer looking for professional development and promotional opportunities? @WritersCentre is inviting submissions for the UEA New Forms Award and Laura Kinsella Fellowship.C/date: 15 Jan
Details: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/article/submissions-open-for-literary-prizes-supporting-early-career-fiction-writers/
This looks 
. A pioneering programme from @WomensPrize and @cbcreative is seeking new female writing voices in the UK and Ireland. The prize will accept novels in any genre of adult fiction. Submit 10,000 words w/ a synopsis.C/date: 17 Jan
Details: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/womens-prize-discoveries-2020/
Original thinker? Enter @NineDotsPrize, a prize for creative thinking that tackles contemporary societal issues. Solve the question is âWhat does it mean to be young in an ageing world? to win 100k.What are you waiting for?
C/date: 18 Jan
Details: https://ninedotsprize.org/
@citylit's Malorie Blackman Scholarships for Unheard Voices provides three annual awards worth up to ÂŁ1000 each, to fund one yearâs study within the Creative Writing department at City Lit.C/date: 31 Jan
Details: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/malorie-blackman-scholarships
Writing for children? @MegaphoneWrite invites applications for writers from an ethnic minority background who are looking for mentoring. The scheme also includes masterclasses and advice on how to get your book published.C/date: 31 Jan
Details: https://megaphonewrite.com/
In the West Midlands? Room 204 is @writingwestmids' writer development programme for emerging writers in the region. Includes mentoring and career development.C/date: 1 Feb
Details: https://writingwestmidlands.org/writers/room-204-writer-development-programme/
Writing from life? @STWevents Life Writing Prize aims to find the best life writing from emerging writers. Free to enter. C/date: 1 Feb
Details: https://www.spreadtheword.org.uk/projects/life-writing-prize/
The Times/ @chickenhsebooks Childrenâs Fiction Comp is looking for completed full-length childrenâs/YA novel. Prize: ÂŁ10k advance and representation. Previous winners include @jasinbath C/date: 1 Feb
Details: https://www.chickenhousebooks.com/submissions/
Theatres will open once more! @PapatangoTC's New Writing Prize is now open for entries for scripts. Offers feedback to ALL entries. C/date: 7 Feb
Details: https://papatango.co.uk/
@LucyCavColl Fiction Prize is for a novel by a woman over the age of 21 that marries literary merit with unputdownability. For unpublished writers only.C/date: 12 Feb
Details: https://fictionprize.co.uk
. @Writers_Artists Yearbook Short Story Competition is for short stories of no more than 2000 words.C/date: 12 Feb
Details: https://writersandartists.co.uk/competitions
@WordFactoryUK Apprenticeship is a programme offering creative inspiration, writer development and a unique community of supportive writers for unpublished writers of short stories. @cg_menon is one of the mentors this year!C/date: 18 Feb
Details: https://thewordfactory.tv/apprenticeship-application-2020/
Northern Writersâ Awards 2021 invite writers from across the North of England to send in their unpublished work-in-progress for the chance to win a share of ÂŁ40,000 in cash awards and professional development.C/date: 18 Feb
Details: https://newwritingnorth.com/news/northern-writers-awards-2021-40000-to-support-outstanding-unpublished-works-from-the-north-of-england/
@AvonBooksUK x @MushensEnt Prize is open to writers from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds who are writing a commercial novel. Novels do not need to be complete at the time of submission.C/date: 28 Feb
Details: https://www.avonbooks.co.uk/the-avon-mushens-entertainment-prize/
@OwnedVoices Novel Award is open to un-agented writers from an underrepresented background. Novels must be complete.C/date: 28 Feb
Details: https://ownedvoices.com/novel-award
Women writers' mag @mslexia is looking for pieces about artists and their subjects, about seeing and being seen, about paint, pencil and film for their 90th issue.C/date: 8 March
Details: https://mslexia.co.uk/themed-writing/
@BoroughPress is currently running an Open Submission period for writers from underrepresented backgrounds. Submit the first 10,000 words.C/date: 31 Mar
Details: http://www.boroughpress.co.uk/submissions/
If short stories are your bag why not enter @BathStoryAward? Submit your short stories of up to 2,200 words.C/date: 19 April
Details: https://www.bathshortstoryaward.org/
Just over the road @BristolPrize is open to published and unpublished writers and is for short stories of up to 4000 words.C/date: 5 May
Details: https://www.bristolprize.co.uk/
Next up is our very own @leicesterwrites Short Story Prize. We welcome short stories of up to 3000 words, on any theme or subject. C/date: 21 May
Details: http://leicesterwrites.co.uk/prize/
It's a biggie! @BridportPrize The Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel Award is for unpublished novels. Submit 5-8,000 words plus a 300 word synopsis in the first instance. C/date: 31 May
Details: https://bridportprize.org.uk/the-competition/novel-award/
Last but by no means least there's the @BathNovelAward for unpublished novels. Submit 5,000 words plus a one-page synopsis. C/date: 31 May
Details: https://bathnovelaward.co.uk/2020-2/
Keep your eyes on things happening in your area by following your local lit development agency
North: @NewWritingNorth & @cultureword
Midlands: @WritingEM & @writingwestmids
London: @STWevents
South: @LitWorks & @newwritingsouth
National: @ace_national
North: @NewWritingNorth & @cultureword
Midlands: @WritingEM & @writingwestmids
London: @STWevents
South: @LitWorks & @newwritingsouth
National: @ace_national
