This international event is now in its 12th year. The NMWP encourages and promotes the best in new-media writing and is leading the way toward the future of the ‘written’ word and interactive storytelling.
They are looking for good storytelling (fiction or non-fiction) written specifically for delivery and reading/viewing on a PC or Mac, the web, or a hand-held device such as an iPad or mobile phone. It could be a short story, novel, poem, narrative game, documentary, or transmedia work using words, images, film or animation with audience interaction. Interactivity is a key element of new-media storytelling.
WORTH
The winning work in each category will receive the following prize:
- The if:book UK New Media Writing Prize: £1000 donated by if:book UK, where the winner may also be a student.
- The Writing Magazine Student Award: a year’s free subscription to Writing Magazine; or a free writing course, tailored to the winner’s needs.
- The Opening Up Award: £500
- The Digital Journalism Award: £500 and a year’s FIPP membership.
ELIGIBILITY
- Anyone can apply.
- Whether you’re a student, a professional, an artist, a writer, a developer, a designer or an enthusiast, the competition is open to all. It’s also an international competition, open to all outside the UK.
- Entries do need to be in English.
DEADLINE: November 26 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
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