The Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel Award
Your novel doesn’t have to be finished. We only need the opening 5,000 to 8,000 words and a 300 word synopsis. If you’re long listed, your submission moves into the final twenty. Shortlisted? Then we’ll need the first 30,000 words including your original entry. It all adds up to an incredible opportunity.
Part of the larger Bridport Prize, this contest is highly respected in the UK and Ireland. Writers submit an excerpt from their unpublished novel, and winners receive mentoring and publication opportunities. It’s especially popular among debut authors looking to break into traditional publishing.
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Genre: Adult fiction, including young adult with crossover appeal
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Entry fee: £24
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Open to: Unagented writers aged 16+ from the UK, Ireland, or abroad
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Prize: £1,500 and professional mentoring