Nova Writes (formerly the Atlantic Writing Competition) is an annual program designed to honour work by unpublished writers in Nova Scotia. Entry is open to writers unpublished in the category of writing they wish to enter. Prizes are presented at the Celebration of Emerging Writers in the spring. Submissions are now closed.
The Atlantic Book Awards celebrate and promote excellence in writing from Atlantic Canada. The Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia manages three literary awards that are awarded during the Atlantic Book Awards gala; the number of titles submitted each year are a testament to the diversity and quality of writing from all four Atlantic provinces. And although jurors have the unenviable task of selecting one winner for each award, each year's shortlists introduce local, national, and international readers to a tremendous body of work and the vibrant culture of the region.
Currently, the Awards are:
Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award, valued at $25,000 for the winning title;
J.M. Abraham Poetry Award, valued at $2,000 for the winning title; and
The Evelyn Richardson Non-Fiction Award, valued at $2,000 for the winning title.
For information about the individual awards, please use the links above or in the left-hand sidebar.