The winner of the fifth and final Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize receives £1,000, and, along with all shortlisted entrants, an invitation to the prize-giving dinner on the 14th May 2015. This annual occasion was instrumental in introducing previous winners, Catherine Chanter (2013) and Joanna Merifield (2014) as well as short-listed entrant Anni Domingo (2014) to their respective agents, and allows attendees to mingle with industry specialists.

All shortlisted entrants also earn themselves a one-to one half-hour consultation, kindly provided by Judge and literary agent, Nelle Andrew. Nelle will give editorial feedback and discuss the marketability of the work submitted.

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