The Torre Crawford APS Association has officially launched the call for the VI edition of the Torre Crawford Prize, a literary competition full of novelties and eagerly awaited by many emerging writers. “This year's stories must belong to one of the genres of speculative fiction,” explains the call, promising a competition full of fantasy and originality. Authors can submit their works by June 30, 2025, choosing between Section A, which is paid, and Section B, which is free for high school students.
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A Judgement of Steel
The submitted stories will be evaluated anonymously by a jury composed of illustrious names in the Italian literary scene, including Cristiana Astori, Franco Pezzini and Pasquale Ruju. The jury will be chaired by writer Andrea Carlo Cappi, who will also edit the anthology of the selected texts, published by Giraldi Editore of Bologna. Writers will be able to aspire to recognitions that include cash prizes, reading cards, and opportunities for interviews with editors.
Special Prizes Up for Grabs
In addition to the main prizes, Special Prizes will be awarded in memory of the writers Andrea G. Pinketts and Stefano Di Marino, as well as two new prizes dedicated to science fiction, donated by the World SF Italia association. “The finalist stories and the names of the authors will be announced during the summer events in San Nicola Arcella”, which makes the wait even more exciting for fans of fantasy fiction.
A Grand Finale in Rome
The announcement of the final ranking and the award ceremony will take place in November in Rome, transforming the capital into a center of literary creativity and innovation. For those who want to try their hand at this narrative adventure, we recommend carefully consulting the announcement to gather all the necessary information. Don't miss the opportunity to make your voice heard in the world of speculative fiction!
Article published on 3 April 2025 - 13:44
It's interesting that there are prizes for science fiction, but I don't really understand how the sections work and if there are costs. It would be helpful to have more details on how to participate and who can submit stories.