Our World Anvil group consists of many revealed authors, together with some who’re based mostly within the UK. So after we study alternatives for our members to attain recognition for his or her onerous work, we wish to cross it alongside!
We just lately discovered that submissions are actually open for the 2026 Aldiss Award for World-Constructing, celebrating excellent achievement in speculative fiction and gaming.
Following the announcement of final yr’s winner on the opening of the BSFA World Conference Awards Night, UK publishers — impartial presses and publishing homes alike — are invited to submit eligible works revealed throughout 2025.
Final yr’s Aldiss Award was awarded to The Dance of Shadows. The Aldiss Award honours creators whose work demonstrates creativeness, coherence, and ambition within the development of authentic worlds, persevering with the legacy of Brian Aldiss.
Key particulars:
- Eligibility: UK-published speculative fiction and gaming works launched in 2025
- Submission deadline: 31 March 2026
- Entry charges & pointers: £50 for impartial authors, £100 for publishers (permitting them to make a number of submissions)
Full submission particulars, eligibility standards, and pricing might be discovered at: https://thealdissaward.com
