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Who it’s for: Unagented writers with adult or YA novels; open to unpublished, self‑published or independently published writers without an advance.
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Prestige/positioning: One of the best‑known UK discovery prizes for new novelists; winners and shortlistees often sign agents and get deals.
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Website: https://bathnovelaward.co.uk/the-bath-novel-award-international-writing-prize/
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Entry window / closing date (2026 edition):
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Submissions invited from 1 December 2025 to 31 May 2026.
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Winner announced September 2026.
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