In 2025, Brian Thornton won for his powerful article and book pitch on the systemic issues perpetuating miscarriages of justice<\/a>. He said: <\/p>\n The Conversation Prize is an amazing opportunity to raise the profile of your research and access new audiences for your work. The support from the lovely people at Curtis Brown and Faber was amazing \u2013 they gave me fantastic practical advice on how to develop my work. If you\u2019ve got an interesting idea, a new angle or a piece of research that deserves to be more widely known, this is the competition for you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Yvonne Reddick, reader in English literature and creative writing at the University of Central Lancashire, and a runner up in the competition for Mountains of Fire<\/a> \u2013 her moving account of what hillwalking with her father taught her about the origins of oil exploration \u2013 said:<\/p>\n Entering the writers\u2019 prize was life-changing. I met my agents, Sabhbh Curran and Elliot Prior, and they have helped me to shape the project I know I was born to write. Sharing our research with a wide audience is increasingly important given today\u2019s focus on impact, engagement and knowledge exchange \u2013 but the prize also brings the utter joy of sharing your work in The Conversation and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nicholas Carter, lecturer in physical geography at the University of Oxford, and a runner up in the competition for his article on how lichens are bringing stones to life<\/a>, said:<\/p>\n The writers\u2019 prize proved pivotal in securing me both wonderful representation and a book deal for \u2018Living Stone\u2019 with Penguin Viking, while opening doors to other work opportunities along the way.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Submissions will be in the form of a 2,000-word article written for a non-academic audience and in the following subject areas: History, Arts + Culture, Business + Economy, Education, Environment, Health, Politics + Society, Science + Technology or World. As part of your submission, we\u2019d also like you to include an idea for a trade nonfiction book on your article subject. Please pitch your proposed book idea in 350 words or less and explain why you\u2019re the right person to write this book.<\/p>\n\n
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