Treffen junger Autor*innen

40th Anniversary Edition

The 40th edition of the Treffen junger Autor*innen took place in November 2025 at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele in Berlin-Wilmersdorf. This marked the 40th anniversary of the nationwide writing competition – it has been organized by the Berliner Festspiele without interruption since 1985.

Readings and Workshops

As in previous years, public readings by the approximately 20 selected prize winners formed the core of the event. Accompanying this were writing workshops, "Nahaufnahmen" (close-ups), and forums, moderated by experienced authors from the nine-member jury.

Significance

The competition is considered an important platform for young literary talent in Germany and, over four decades, has introduced numerous authors, now professionals, to the public for the first time.