The Future Writers Programme Winners 2025

Top 3

Winner:
Hafsa Rizvi
Whispers from the Jungle

First Runner up:
Taleetha Wambeck
When The Trees Hold Their Breath

Second Runner up:
Sohara Bandaranayake
Echoes of the Protector

Shortlist

Venuka Bhashitha
 
M. M. Nethmi Nedithya
Dharmasiri
 
W. Thathsara L. P. Fernando
 
Sapuni Chethana Gamage
 
Maryam Hamza
 
Niluksha Dharshini Myelvaganam
 
M R M Rislin
 
S M Siyani Nimsarini
Siyambalagamuwa
 

 

Latest Past Events

The Workshop : Session Two

Colombo Public Library

The Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival’s Future Writers Programme, proudly presented by Dilmah, offers a one-of-a-kind creative writing workshop designed to inspire and empower aspiring writers aged 16-29.This incredible event […]

Free

The Workshop: Session One

Colombo Public Library

The Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival’s Future Writers Programme, proudly presented by Dilmah, offers a one-of-a-kind creative writing workshop designed to inspire and empower aspiring writers. This incredible event provides participants with the unique opportunity to interact with internationally acclaimed and award-winning Sri Lankan authors, gaining invaluable insights into the world of storytelling, poetry, and prose.

Free