Grist the anthology of new writing

Grist is a biannual anthology of the best new writing from around the world in English. The judges for last year's competition were Joanne Harris (short fiction) and Simon Armitage (poetry). Focusing on poetry and short fiction, each issue will feature the winners of the Grist annual poetry and short fiction competitions, as well as specially commissioned work from some of the best established writers. Grist is interested in fresh new voices with something to say. The first Grist Anthology of New Writing will be published in the autumn 2009.

Patrick Stewart, Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield says: "by putting emerging writers alongside some of the biggest names in contemporary literature, Grist provides a unique opportunity for those starting out as writers ". For the reader of Grist, each issue in book form will provide two hundred pages of the best new writing around.

For more information about the newly available publication Grist, click here.

The next Grist Anthology will include the best entries from 2010 Huddersfield Literature Festival Competition.

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The next Grist competition opens on 31 May 2010. Thanks to everyone who entered last year. The winners were announced at the launch of the 4th Huddersfield Literature Festival 2009 on Wednesday 11th March 2009

Thanks to everyone who entered the last competition. The winners were announced at the launch of the 4th Huddersfield Literature Festival 2009.

Short Fiction:

1st - Indigo Runway by Jess Richards (£250 plus £150 book tokens)
2nd - Martin in a Hole by Brindley Hallam Dennis (£150 plus £100 book tokens)
3rd - Stinky by Ben Cheetham (£100 plus £50 book tokens)

Poetry:

1st - The Birdbath's Saying 'Dive' by Jonathan Asser (£250 plus £150 book tokens)
2nd - The Fishing Trip by Hilary J Murray (£150 plus £100 book tokens)
3rd - Poem for the Love Lane Crow by Gareth Durasow (£100 plus £50 book tokens)

Please find the Shortlist for the winners of both competitions here.