There Is Only Narrative is a programme run by London Writers Centre in partnership with the Eve White Literary Agency to find and develop new non-fiction writers from diverse backgrounds.

As part of the programme we have a free to enter competition open to unpublished and unagented UK-based writers aged 18+ who identify as one or more of the following: 

  • Black, Asian, Global Majority 
  • Disabled 
  • LGBTQIA+ 
  • Working Class upbringing
  • Low-income* 

*We define low-income as earning on or below the Living Wage and/or in receipt of benefits such as Universal Credit.

To enter you will need to submit a min-proposal for a non-fiction book, which includes a title, optional subtitle, pitch, summary, author biography and extract. For guidance on crafting your mini-proposal, as well as the terms and conditions please visit: https://www.londonwriterscentre.org.uk/project/there-is-only-narrative/

The deadline for this competition is 5pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026. If you have any questions please email hello@londonwriterscentre.org.uk. 

We look forward to your submission.

London Writers Centre