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2026 Dylan Thomas Prize: Six Writers Compete for £20,000

3/19/2026

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The 2026 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize shortlisted six writers, including author Derek Owusu and author Seán Hewitt, for a £20,000 prize.
The shortlist includes four novels and two poetry collections exploring human experiences.
Notable works include Seán Hewitt's Open, Heaven, and Derek Owusu's Borderline Fiction.
The winner will be announced on May 14, 2026, in Swansea.
Last year Yasmin Zaher won for The Coin.

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The 2026 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize shortlisted six writers, including author Derek Owusu and author Seán Hewitt, for a £20,000 prize.
The shortlist includes four novels and two poetry collections exploring human experiences.
Notable works include Seán Hewitt's Open, Heaven, and Derek Owusu's Borderline Fiction.
The winner will be announced on May 14, 2026, in Swansea.
Last year Yasmin Zaher won for The Coin.