THE full line-up of commissioned writers for the Floodlit Dreams anthology of women’s football writing, being published in conjunction with Women In Football, has been finalised.

Following the recent announcement that Julie Welch, the doyenne of female football writers, has agreed to contribute, we are delighted to list the other nine commissioned writers who will join the 10 new writers to be chosen from submissions.

The 10 commissioned writers are:

  • Julie Welch, formerly of The Observer, now freelance.
  • Jane Purdon, CEO Women in Football.
  • Isabelle Barker, The Sun.
  • Kate Battersby, ex-Daily Telegraph, now freelance.
  • Alison Bender, ex-ESPN, now freelance.
  • Molly Hudson, The Times.
  • Fadumo Olow, The Daily Telegraph.
  • Louise Taylor, The Guardian.
  • Katie Whyatt, The Athletic.
  • Suzanne Wrack, The Guardian.

“We are very proud of the team we have recruited,” said Floodlit Dreams founder Ian Ridley. “This is an incredibly strong list of writers with a real blend of talents that will be matched by fascinating and powerful subject matter.

“We will have interviews and profiles with significant figures in the game, think and comment pieces, on both men’s and women’s football. I am really excited about this book.”

The book will comprise 20 pieces from female writers, 10 from the established names who have been commissioned and the other 10 via invited submissions from new writers. Publication will be in the Autumn of 2021.

“We are still seeking submissions from new writers,” added Ian Ridley. “There has been a good entry list so far but we there is still time to enter for those who would like to see their work published alongside our great line-up of commissioned writers.”

Entrants have until March 30th, 2021 to submit, and submissions should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words.

They can be on any subject, across both women’s and men’s football, and should be emailed to info@floodlitdreams.com or info@womeninfootball.co.uk. Ideally, submissions should be in Times New Roman 12pt type, with 1.5 line spacing.

Those submitting must be members of WiF and if not already, can join at www.womeninfootball.co.uk.

An editorial panel drawn from Floodlit Dreams and WiF will select the 10 successful entries. There will be a fee of £400 for each chosen piece.