This worldwide competition is open to young writers of any nationality to recognise exceptional literary work.

The International Dylan Thomas Prize is an annual competitive award provided in partnership by the Dylan Thomas Centre and Swansea University to recognise and reward literary talent in young authors.

The prize will be awarded to the single author who, in the opinion of the judges, has written the best literary Work - a commercially published original volume of English language poetry, collection of short fictional stories, fictional novel or novella, radio script or screenplay.

The main prize for the winner is £20,000. Each shortlisted entrant will receive a Runners-up Award of £500.

All authors of any nationality who are aged between 18 and 39 will qualify. Entries are to be submitted by International and UK publishers on behalf of eligible authors.

The closing date for entries to the 2023 Prize is Friday 4 November 2022.

How To Apply

The 2023 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize is now open. Closing date for entries: Friday 4 November 2022.

The winner will be announced at the final awards ceremony in Swansea, Wales in the spring.

Application and guidance forms are available for download from the Dylan Thomas Prize website.