Applications are currently being accepted for the New Media Writing Prize Competition 2026-2027 for International Participants. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Bournemouth University (BU) Higher Education Corporation organizes the New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) 2027-2028 through the Faculty of Media and Communication.
The New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) 2027-2028 offers a unique opportunity for writers to push the boundaries of storytelling by integrating digital media, platforms, and interactivity. This prestigious competition is open to writers of all ages and nationalities, inviting them to share their inventive stories and poetry.
Now in its 14th year, NMWP promotes the future of the written word by embracing the limitless potential of new media. From poetry to immersive stories, the competition encourages a wide spectrum of innovative works that reflect the dynamic world of storytelling. Past participants have gained international recognition, and many winners have had their works archived in the British Library.
There are several awards in this Competition that participants can submit their entries and win. The prizes are as follows:
There are prerequisites that participants must follow and agree to so that their entries are considered for the Competition as follows:
Entry is open for all nationalities and ages
Entries must be in English
Entries must not be text-only stories or poems
All works for this Competition must be original and not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. The entry copy right is safe for the entrant (s).
Each entry should have the following information within the text of an online form:
Title of the work
Entrant’s contact details
Access details of the entry, such as URL or codes for apps
Short autobiography of the entrants (50-100 words)
Student entrants should provide proof of identity
Should not upload more attachments
Should agree that BU uses their work in BU’s corporate publications, on the BU website, New Media Writing Prize partners’ websites, and in BU’s advertising and marketing materials for display purposes.
Should agree to grant permission for their work to achieve in the NEXT collections and the New Media Writing Prize Collection at the British Library and
Should meet all other requirements set for this Competition
Target Groups
The following groups are the target audience of the BU NMWP competition:
Student
Professionals
Artists
Writers
Developers
Designers
Or an enthusiast
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