The Guardian and 4th Estate have opened the 4thWrite short story competition for unpublished writers of color in the UK and Ireland. The prize, which offers £1,000, a publishing workshop, and publication opportunities, emphasizes the need for diverse narratives. Candice Carty-Williams, the prize founder, returns to the judging panel alongside Caleb Femi and others, expressing excitement about how storytelling has evolved over the nine years. The competition aims to amplify underrepresented voices in literature, offering essential support amidst a changing publishing landscape.
With the move away from Twitter and zines closing down, prizes are more necessary than ever for new writers of colour to make their voices heard.
Returning to 4th Estate to judge the prize I started nearly a decade ago will most likely be the most meaningful full-circle moment of my career.
#writing-competition #diversity-in-literature #writers-of-color #short-stories #publishing-opportunities
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