活動簡介 (Event Introduction)
Aesthetica創意寫作獎2025由Aesthetica雜誌主辦，旨在徵集來自全球的詩歌與短篇小說作品，作品可涵蓋任何主題，強調內容和形式的創新。該獎項旨在支持新一代文學才俊，無論是已建立的作家還是新興作家均可參加，作品將被選入《Aesthetica創意寫作年刊》進行出版。
The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2025, organized by Aesthetica Magazine, is open for submissions in poetry and short fiction on any theme, celebrating innovation in content and form. This award aims to support the next generation of literary talent, including both established and emerging writers. Winning entries will be published in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual.
活動主題 (Event Theme)
該獎項對主題沒有特定要求，作品可涵蓋任何內容。然而，主辦方特別歡迎那些對當今世界變化有反思的作品。詩歌的字數不得超過40行，短篇小說的字數不得超過2000字。
There is no specific theme for the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award. Works on any subject are welcome, but the organizers particularly encourage submissions that reflect upon the changing world. Poetry should not exceed 40 lines, and short fiction should be no more than 2,000 words.
參賽資格 (Eligibility)
此比賽對所有人開放，無論年齡、國籍或寫作經驗如何，皆可參加。
The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award is open to everyone, with no age limit or nationality restrictions.
活動時程 (Event Schedule)
- 報名時間 (Registration Period):
2024年12月1日至2025年8月31日為常規報名時間。
Regular entry period: December 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. - 延遲報名 (Late Entries):
2025年9月1日至9月8日。
Late entry period: September 1 – 8, 2025. - 短名单通知 (Shortlist Notification):
2025年11月，入圍作家將收到通知並發送書籍校對版本。
Shortlist notification: November 2025, shortlisted writers will be contacted and book proofs sent. - 獲獎通知 (Winners Announcement):
2025年12月，將公佈獲獎作品。
Winners announcement: December 2025. - 獲獎及入圍作品出版 (Publication of Winners and Shortlist):
2025年12月，將在《Aesthetica創意寫作年刊2026》上發表。
Publication of winners and shortlisted works: December 2025 in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual 2026.
報名方式 (Registration Method)
參賽者需根據網站上的步驟註冊並提交作品。報名分為兩個階段，首先支付報名費，隨後完成提交表格。每個作品需要一份新的提交表格。
Participants must register and submit their work according to the steps on the official website. The registration process involves two steps: payment of the entry fee and completion of the submission form. Each work requires a new submission form.
評審規範 (Judging Guidelines)
作品將由一組具有豐富經驗的文學專業人士進行評審，他們會根據創意、技巧以及作品的社會或政治反思來選擇獲獎作品。評審團注重創新性和文學卓越。
Entries will be judged by a panel of experienced literary professionals who will assess creativity, technique, and the work's reflection on social or political structures. The judges seek innovative works that demonstrate literary excellence.
評分標準 (Judging Criteria)
- 創意與創新 (Creativity & Innovation): 作品需挑戰文學形式與概念的界限，提供新思維和可能性。
- 技巧與執行 (Skill & Execution): 評價作品的寫作技巧和完成度。
- 主題及反思 (Theme & Reflection): 評估作品是否能反映當前世界的變化，並呈現深入的社會或政治反思。
*Judging criteria include: - Creativity & Innovation: The work must push the boundaries of literary form and concept, providing new ideas and possibilities.
- Skill & Execution: Evaluating the writing skill and the completion of the work.
- Theme & Reflection: Assessing how well the work reflects upon current global changes and provides social or political reflection.*
活動獎勳 (Awards and Prizes)
- 詩歌類獎金 (Poetry Prize): £2,500獎金，並在《Aesthetica創意寫作年刊》中出版。
- 短篇小說類獎金 (Short Fiction Prize): £2,500獎金，並在《Aesthetica創意寫作年刊》中出版。
- 其他獎勳 (Additional Prizes):
- 一年期《Granta》紙本訂閱（詩歌與短篇小說獲獎者均有）。
- 一年期《Mslexia》數字訂閱（詩歌與短篇小說獲獎者均有）。
- 針對詩歌獲獎者提供六週寫作課程（由Curtis Brown Creative提供）。
- 詩歌獲獎者可獲得全額會員資格，並能加入詩歌協會。
- 短篇小說獲獎者可獲得六週寫作短篇小說課程。
- 短篇小說獲獎者還可獲得Redhammer Management的諮詢服務。
- 詩歌與短篇小說獲獎者均可獲得Litopia的全額會員資格，並享有The London Magazine的Deluxe訂閱。
*Prizes include:
- £2,500 cash prize for the Poetry winner, publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual.
- £2,500 cash prize for the Short Fiction winner, publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual.
- One-year print subscription to Granta (for both Poetry & Fiction winners).
- One-year digital subscription to Mslexia (for both Poetry & Fiction winners).
- Six-week writing poetry course from Curtis Brown Creative (Poetry winner).
- Full membership to The Poetry Society (Poetry winner).
- Six-week writing short stories course from Curtis Brown Creative (Fiction winner).
- Consultation with Redhammer Management (Fiction winner).
- Full membership to Litopia (for both Poetry & Fiction winners).
- One-year Deluxe Subscription to The London Magazine (for both Poetry & Fiction winners).*
相關單位 (Organizing Entities)
- 主辦單位 (Organizer): Aesthetica Magazine
Organizer: Aesthetica Magazine
活動聯絡資訊 (Contact Information)