Pulp Idol is Liverpool’s unique, successful, novel-writing competition that focuses on supporting new original voices, getting them heard, and bridging the gap between the national publishing industry and Merseyside. We provide a platform for up-and-coming writers, helping with exposure to new audiences and providing contacts with key publishers and agents.
‘Pulp Idol has had many successes, but few so quickly as the outcome of the 2017 competition when finalist Ariel Kahn’s debut novel was snapped up almost immediately by North-east based award-winning independent publisher Bluemoose Books who will publish Ariel’s debut novel Raising Sparks in July 2018.’ – Mike Morris, Co-Director of Writing on the Wall
2018 Finalist Ariel Kahn stresses the importance of this competition:
‘I thought I had no chance. Finding an organisation like this that really cares about writing, with the competition and the fact they publish people’s work is amazing, they match people up with editors. Just participating in the heats, or submitting a video, made me take my writing more seriously. Here’s an opportunity to be part of a community, it’s a competition but it’s also a place where writers are supporting and rooting for one another.’
Entry Details
For writers to be in with a chance of getting their first chapter published they need to enter this year’s Pulp Idol. Closing date for applications is on Monday 2nd April 2018 at 8pm. All entrants will take part in the heats commencing the week of 21st– 27th April. Details of heats will be allocated once all submissions are received.
To find out more information visit writingonthewall.org.uk/pulp-idol-competition.html
Submit your first chapter at wowfest.uk/pulp-idol-submissions.html
Submissions are now being taken for an online heat via YouTube, which you can upload here.
Then send an email to [email protected] providing us with your contact details and the name of your video.
Writing on the Wall, Toxteth Library, Windsor St, Liverpool, L8 1XF
Contact details for press and media enquiries:
0151 703 0020
More Information
The Pulp Idol competition runs as part of the annual Writing on the Wall Liverpool-based literary festival. This year WoWFest18 – Crossing Borders focuses on breaking down cultural, social and political barriers to explore messages of togetherness, hope and inclusivity.
Guest speakers include Lily Allen, Lowkey, Benjamin Zephaniah and Robert Webb with many more to be announced. The speakers will discuss themes including politics, activism, race, gender, sexuality and Europe in a month-long series of exciting events.
Visit here for more information: wowfest.uk
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