Friday Night Live at the London Festival of Writing 2023
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By sending your work in to Friday Night Live, you’re giving yourself a great chance of getting noticed by industry experts. This competition has led to six-figure publishing deals in the past. Yours could be next!
Dates for your diary
October 18 – Finalists contacted
October 28 – Live Final at the London Festival of Writing
Frequently asked
questions
When is the in-person Friday Night Live?
Friday Night Live will take place on Saturday June 28 during the gala dinner, with readings starting at 19:30 and voting taking place at 21:00 after dessert has been served. Yes, it’s on a Saturday – but it’s still the Friday Night Live we all know and love. Humour us!
How many people will make the shortlist?
Eight entries will be chosen. They will read their work on stage in front of the live audience.
I’ve already entered the First 500 competition, can I also enter Friday Night Live?
If you’ve previously entered the First 500 Competition or a previous Friday Night Live, you may also enter this year’s Friday Night Live, even if you were a finalist.
Will agents be in attendance?
We’ll have a panel of agents and other literary professionals available to comment on the finalists’ work, although they don’t choose the winner! Friday Night Live is a great chance to get your work heard by industry experts.
I’m only coming on Sunday, can I still enter Friday Night Live?
Unfortunately only Saturday and Weekend ticket holders can enter Friday Night Live. If you’d like to upgrade from a Sunday ticket to a Weekend ticket, please reach out to us.