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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

LAST DAY TO ENTER The Bridport Prize Memoir Award closes tonight at 23:59 UK time. If your entry is ready, don’t leave it until the final few minutes. Entries close tonight — 30 September, 23:59 UK time. Enter now: bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just 1 day left. The Bridport Prize Memoir Award closes tomorrow at 11.59pm UK time. If your entry is nearly ready, now is the time to finish those final checks and submit. Deadline: 30 September 2026, 11.59pm UK time Enter now: bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just 2 days left. The Bridport Prize Memoir Award closes this Wednesday. Your memoir doesn't need to be finished. Submit your opening 5,000–8,000 words, together with a 300-word overview. Entries close 30 September at 11.59pm (UK time). Enter now: bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Only 3 days left to enter the Bridport Prize Memoir Award. £1,500 first prize plus a mentoring package Open internationally to writers aged 16+ writing in English Deadline: Wednesday 30 September, 11.59pm (UK time). Enter today: bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just 5 days left to enter the Bridport Prize Memoir Award. If you've been waiting to hit submit, now's the time. First prize: £1,500 plus a mentoring package. Open internationally to writers aged 16+ writing in English Deadline: 30 September 2026, 11.59pm (UK time) Enter now: bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Just 10 days left to enter the Bridport Prize Memoir Award. If your memoir has been sitting in a notebook, a folder or on your desktop waiting for one more edit, now is the time to send it out into the world. Deadline: 30 September 2026, 11.59pm (UK time) Enter now: www.bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Bridport Prize Memoir Award is open for entries. £1,500 first prize + mentoring package Submit the opening 5,000–8,000 words of your memoir + a 300-word overview Open internationally to writers Deadline: 30 September 2026, 11.59pm UK time Enter now: bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

⏳ Just 20 days left to enter the Bridport Prize Memoir Award. If your memoir has been sitting in a folder, notebook or on your desktop waiting for "one more edit", now is the time to send it out into the world. Deadline: 30 September 2026 (11.59pm UK time) Enter now: bit.ly/memoir-award

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

What does Sarah Moss look for in a memoir? “I’m looking for fidelity to the complications and contradictions of real life and recollection.” Sarah Moss—author of My Good Bright Wolf, Ghost Wall and Ripeness—is judging this year’s Bridport Prize Memoir Award. Find out more: buff.ly/t0mQF8Q

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Have a story only you can tell? The Bridport Prize Memoir Award is open for entries. First prize £1,500 plus a mentoring package Your memoir does not need to be finished Open internationally to writers aged 16+ writing in English Find out more and enter: buff.ly/HUrOYv9 📅 Entries close 30 Sept.

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our 2026 Novel Award shortlist is here! Congratulations to the authors behind these five outstanding novels. A huge congratulations to all our shortlisted writers, and thank you to everyone who entered this year's Novel Award. Winners and highly commended writers will be announced on 17 October.

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

📚 WIN a Memoir Book Bundle! One lucky winner will receive: 📖 Hungry: A Biography of My Body by Katriona O'Sullivan 📖 What We Remember, What We Forget by Siobhan Harvey 📖 Harvest: A Farmer's Story of Heritage, Home and Hope by Minette Batters Enter here: 🔗 buff.ly/vVdZQLQ

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Is memoir just autobiography without the boring bits? If you’re working on a memoir—or thinking of entering the Bridport Prize Memoir Award—our latest Writer’s Room article explores the difference and offers practical advice for writers. 📖 Read the full article: buff.ly/cE7Mxwa

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Things you should know when writing about real people. Memoir draws on real lives, but you must consider defamation, privacy and how to protect yourself. Literary agent Euan Thorneycroft outlines the key points—essential reading for memoirists. 📖 Read the full article: buff.ly/qFwLPXL

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

"Don't be afraid of complexity." Reality is rarely simple—and that's what makes memoir so powerful. Our Memoir Judge, Sarah Moss, shares the advice she believes every memoir writer should hear. Read more about Sarah and what she's looking for in this year's Memoir Award: buff.ly/vqlwKDM

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Bridport Prize 2026 Shortlists are here! The Short Story, Poetry and Flash Fiction shortlists are now live. Congratulations to every writer whose work has been shortlisted – an incredible achievement. 📖 View the shortlisted titles: buff.ly/w2x0BDV

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Drum roll please! 🥁 We’re excited — the Novel Award longlist is live on our website: buff.ly/w2x0BDV — see the twenty titles. 🎉 Congratulations to everyone on the list and thanks to every writer who entered — getting your work competition-ready is no small feat. Please keep writing. 💙

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Is memoir just autobiography without the boring bits? It’s a common misconception. Memoir isn’t about telling the story of your whole life. It’s about choosing the moments that matter most and shaping them into a compelling narrative. 📖 Read the full article: buff.ly/2CaMfvG

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

80 days left. Whether your memoir is still an idea, a first draft or almost complete, we’d love to read it. 📖 Judged by Sarah Moss 🏆 £1,500 first prize plus a mentoring package 🌍 Open internationally to writers aged 16+ Entries close 30 September. Enter today: buff.ly/qHrZvYs

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Applications for our Memoir Bursary Scheme are now open. Our bursary scheme offers eligible underrepresented writers a free entry to the Bridport Prize Memoir Award. 📝 No proof of income required 📝 Open to underrepresented writers worldwide Find out more and apply: buff.ly/NW4NImh

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Writing a memoir? Before you hit submit, read our top tips for writing and editing. Joe Sedgwick, Head of Writing Services at The Literary Consultancy, shares practical advice on shaping your story and refining your final draft. 📖 buff.ly/lGunaaq

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The Bridport Prize Memoir Award is open for entries. 📝 Judged by acclaimed novelist and memoirist Sarah Moss 📝 First prize £1,500 plus a mentoring package 📝 Your memoir does not need to be finished 📝 Open internationally to writers aged 16+ Find out more and enter: buff.ly/7H1jXlR

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Exciting news – the Bridport Prize Memoir Award is now open for entries! 📝 Judged by acclaimed novelist and memoirist Sarah Moss 📝 First prize £1,500 plus a mentoring package 📝 Your memoir does not need to be finished 📝 Open internationally 📝 Find out more: buff.ly/eN5xahs

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Entered the Bridport Prize? If you’ve submitted your Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Story or Novel, you might be wondering what happens next. From judging to longlists, shortlists and winners, we’ve put together all the key dates you’ll need to know. Find them here: buff.ly/9Zw6q7L

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The wait is nearly over… The Bridport Prize Memoir Award reopens on 15 June. Start preparing your submission and join writers from around the world sharing stories that matter. More information: buff.ly/y9rsPew

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

12 hours to go There’s still time to enter The Bridport Prize — but not much. Submit your Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Story or Novel before entries close tonight at 23:59 UK time.

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

LAST DAY TO ENTER ⏳ Today is your final chance to submit to The Bridport Prize. Poetry • Flash Fiction • Short Story • Novel Entries close tonight at 23:59 UK time. Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

7 days left to enter The Bridport Prize Poetry • Flash Fiction • Short Story • Novel ✨ £20K prize fund ✨ Publication opportunities ✨ Open to writers worldwide Don’t miss your chance — enter now: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

2 days left to enter This is your sign to hit submit. Entries for the Bridport Prize close on 31 May at 23:59 UK time. Poetry • Flash Fiction • Short Story • Novel Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

3 days left to enter the Bridport Prize Don’t leave your work sitting in drafts. Submit your Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Story or Novel before entries close on 31 May at 23:59 UK time. Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

What do you do when your writing feels stuck? Novelist Claire Fuller shares a surprising technique for moving a work-in-progress forward. Want to watch the full event? Claire’s complete Novel Toolkit session is available to purchase now. Explore here: buff.ly/9Z2PtQU

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

4 days left to enter the Bridport Prize Don’t let your work stay hidden in a folder or notebook. Submit your Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Story or Novel before entries close on 31 May. www.bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

5 days left to enter Still thinking about entering? The Bridport Prize offers: ✨ £20K prize fund ✨ Publication in our anthology ✨ Opportunities for emerging and established writers alike Poetry • Flash Fiction • Short Story • Novel Enter by 31 May: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“There are many ways to write a novel.” Award-winning novelist Claire Fuller talks about finding what works for you as a writer and developing your own creative process. Find out more: buff.ly/9Z2PtQU

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

6 days left to enter Whether you’re polishing a final draft or pressing submit for the first time — we want to read your work. Poetry • Flash Fiction • Short Story • Novel Deadline: 31 May, 23:59 UK time. Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

7 days left to enter the Bridport Prize One week to go until entries close. Send us your Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Story or Novel by 31 May, 23:59 UK time for the chance to win prizes, be published, and share your work with a global audience. Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

8 days to go Somewhere in your drafts might be the poem, story or opening page that changes everything. Enter your Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Story or Novel into The Bridport Prize before 31 May, 23:59 UK time. ✨ £20K prize fund ✨ Open to writers worldwide Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

9 days left to enter the Bridport Prize What are our judges looking for? Fresh voices. Compelling stories. Writing that stays with them long after they’ve finished reading. Send us your Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Story or Novel before 31 May, 23:59 UK time. bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

10 days left to enter the Bridport Prize There’s still time to submit your Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Story or Novel before the deadline on 31 May, 23:59 UK time. £20K prize fund Publication in our anthology Extra awards for writers aged 16–25, 60+, and Dorset writers Enter now.

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

What are you working on right now? ✍️ A poem? A short story? A novel draft? Flash fiction? With less than two weeks until the Bridport Prize deadline, we’d love to know what you’re writing.

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

15 days to go. There’s still time to enter the Bridport Prize! Submit your Poetry, Short Story, Flash Fiction or Novel for the chance to win prizes, be published, and have your work read by leading writers and industry professionals. ✨ Open to writers worldwide Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Reasons to enter your #FlashFiction, #Novel, #ShortStory or #Poetry into the Bridport Prize ✨ 🏆 Total prize fund of £20,000 📖 The chance to be published in our anthology 🌍 Join a global community of writers and Bridport Prize winners Deadline: 31 May Enter now: bridportprize.org.uk

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Your writing could be next. Win prizes, gain recognition, and have your work read by leading writers, agents and editors. 🏆 £5,000 Poetry Prize 🏆 £5,000 Short Story Prize 🏆 £1,000 Flash Fiction Prize 🏆 £1,500 Novel Award + mentoring Open to writers worldwide. Enter now: buff.ly/XNIJEZr

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Writing a novel can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join us this Tuesday for our online Novel Toolkit session with award-winning author Claire Fuller and her agent Jane Finigan. 📅 12 May 2026 | 6.30–7.30pm (UK time) 💻 Online 🎟️ £10 Book your place: buff.ly/Mf4BO5r

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thinking about entering Memoir? The Memoir Award re-opens on 15 June. Start drafting, refining, remembering. Everything you need to know is on our website — buff.ly/qydUoqJ #MemoirWriters #CreativeNonfiction #WritingCompetition #BridportPrize

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

30 days to go The deadline is getting closer — now’s the time to submit. Poetry • Short Story • Flash Fiction • Novel Open to writers worldwide Deadline: 31 May Enter now: buff.ly/OUTjuKU

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Looking for writing advice, inspiration, or a place to start? The Bridport Prize Writers’ Room is packed with resources to support you at every stage of your writing journey. Take a look: buff.ly/OUEBy9t #WritingTips #WritersCommunity #AmWriting #CreativeWriting

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Working on a novel? Join us for our Novel Toolkit session and discover what it really takes to go from first draft to finished book. Award-winning author Claire Fuller and her agent Jane Finigan share practical insight into the writing and publishing journey.

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Are you ready to make your mark as a writer? ✨ The Young Writer Award is now open for entries! If you’re aged 16–25 and passionate about poetry, short stories, flash fiction, or novels, this is your chance to shine. Don’t forget to tick the age box when you submit your entry.

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Short story writers — this is your moment. Win £5,000. Be published in our annual anthology. 5000 words max. No minimum. Deadline: 31st May (11:59pm UK time). Enter now - buff.ly/mZHzSDs

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