The Curae: An Anthology from the Inaugural Curae Prize

The Curae Prize is a new literary award that recognizes and supports writer-carers in the UK, providing them with a platform and access to the publishing industry. The inaugural prize received a wealth of extraordinary submissions, highlighting neglected talent and promoting inclusivity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2023
Publisher: Renard Press Ltd

In the UK alone, there exists a remarkable community of around 7 million unpaid carers, who selflessly dedicate their time and efforts to providing support to individuals who require assistance due to various health conditions, frailty, disability, mental health issues, or addiction. These dedicated individuals play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and quality of life of those they care for, often facing immense challenges and hardships in their own lives. Recognizing the invaluable contribution of these writer-carers, the Curae Prize was established in 2022 with a noble mission. It seeks to provide a platform and recognition for these exceptional individuals, offering them a creative focus and invaluable access to the publishing industry. The inaugural prize garnered widespread acclaim for its inclusivity and unwavering commitment to spotlighting neglected talent. This anthology serves as a testament to the remarkable works that made it onto the shortlist, showcasing the immense talent and resilience of writer-carers.

The UK's unpaid carers are a remarkable group of individuals who selflessly dedicate their time and efforts to supporting those in need due to various health conditions, frailty, disability, mental health issues, or addiction. These dedicated individuals often face immense challenges and hardships in their own lives, as they strive to ensure the well-being and quality of life of those they care for. Recognizing the invaluable contribution of these writer-carers, the Curae Prize was established in 2022 with a noble mission. The inaugural prize garnered widespread acclaim for its inclusivity and unwavering commitment to spotlighting neglected talent. This anthology serves as a testament to the remarkable works that made it onto the shortlist, showcasing the immense talent and resilience of writer-carers.

In the UK alone, there exists a remarkable community of around 7 million unpaid carers, who selflessly dedicate their time and efforts to providing support to individuals who require assistance due to various health conditions, frailty, disability, mental health issues, or addiction. These dedicated individuals play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and quality of life of those they care for, often facing immense challenges and hardships in their own lives. Recognizing the invaluable contribution of these writer-carers, the Curae Prize was established in 2022 with a noble mission. It seeks to provide a platform and recognition for these exceptional individuals, offering them a creative focus and invaluable access to the publishing industry. The inaugural prize garnered widespread acclaim for its inclusivity and unwavering commitment to spotlighting neglected talent. This anthology serves as a testament to the remarkable works that made it onto the shortlist, showcasing the immense talent and resilience of writer-carers.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804470596