The subject of the National Literary Competition for the year 2022 is the collection of stories - in either Luxembourgish, French, German, or English. Created in 1978 by the Ministry of Culture, the National Literary Competition aims to encourage literary creation in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
There will be two prize categories: one for adult authors, the other for young authors (aged 12 to 19).
- The first prize in the 'adult author' category is worth 5,000 euros.
- The first prize in the 'young author' category is worth 2,000 euros.
The 2022 Competition is open to authors holding Luxembourg nationality or residing in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg or, where applicable, having their fixed or predominant place of work on the territory of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
The deadline for the submission of manuscripts is Monday, June 6, 2022.
The jury of the National Literary Competition 2022 is composed of the following members: Mylène Branco, Marion Rockenbrod, Jeff Schinker, Pascal Seil and Jeff Thoss.
Please read the full regulations of the National Literary Competition: