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?
It is at the London Festival of Writing on Saturday October 28th at 17:00. 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 2023, you may also enter Friday Night Live. If you were a finalist for the First 500 Novel Competition, you are not eligible to enter.
Will agents be in attendance?
Yes. six agents will join the panel and comment on the finalists’ work, although they don’t choose the winner! Remember that a lot of agents will be in the audience, so it’s a great chance to get your work heard by industry experts.
How is the competition judged?
It is judged by the audience! The biggest applause decides the winner.
I am terrified of public speaking, help!
A member of the Jericho Writers team can read your work on your behalf. Alternatively, you can submit to our online Friday Night Live, which uses pre-recorded videos rather than live readings.
Where do I go for more information on accessibility?
We’d love to hear from any writer who is concerned about accessing the London Festival of Writing and will always do our best to help where we can. Contact our team on info@jerichowriters.com.
I can’t see the answer to my question here. Who do I contact?
Our team is made up of writers and readers who are passionate about the written word. If you have a question, pop it over to us at info@jerichowriters.com and we’ll be happy to help.
Please note that we’re a small team and currently experiencing a high number of calls and emails. We promise we’ll get back to you as soon as we possibly can.
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.
