The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award is an international literary prize that celebrates excellence in Poetry and Short Fiction. The prize is now in its 11th year, hosted by the international art and culture publication, Aesthetica Magazine. With the aim to support and nurture new writing talent, it awards publication within an inspiring anthology to a shortlist of 60 writers, including a winner from each category.

The winners are also presented with further opportunities to expand their literary careers: £1,000 cash prize each, a consultation with literary agency Redhammer Management, a Full Membership to The Poetry Society, a subscription to Granta and books courtesy of Bloodaxe Books and Vintage Books.

This is the last week to enter into the 11th edition of the award, for publication in the 2018 Creative Writing Annual. For more information or to enter: www.aestheticamagazine.com/creative-writing-award

Whether you enjoy poetry or short stories, the Creative Writing Annual provides a platform to gather inspiration and to get those creative juices flowing. This collection offers a true insight into the creative zeitgeist of our times. It will stir your imagination. To pick up a copy of the 2017 Creative Writing Annual: www.aestheticamagazine.com 

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1. CWA.