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New Writers Novel Prize 2026
Deadline: Sat 31 Oct 2026
The first-ever New Writers Novel Prize is open for entries. Whether you’ve written just the opening chapter or you’re already editing your completed manuscript, send in your opening 500 words for a chance to win.
Open to any theme or genre of novels or novellas written for adults or young adults.
Open to writers aged 18+ from anywhere in the world; entries must be written in English.
Organised in association with The Novel Factory, the winner will receive £1,000 plus lifetime access to The Novel Factory’s excellent writing software.
Second place will receive £300 plus a 12-month Standard Subscription to The Novel Factory, and third place will win £200 plus a 12-month Basic Subscription to The Novel Factory.
All Entrants will receive a 30% discount off annual subscriptions or lifetime licences to The Novel Factory.
Publication: The three winning entries will be published on the NewWriters.org.uk website and in the New Writers Anthology
Entry Fee: £12 (one entry), £22 (two entries), £31 (three entries)
10% of the entry fee proceeds will be donated to charity, split equally between First Story and The Funzi & Bodo Trust.
Head Judge: Katja Kaine, award-winning author and The Novel Factory founder
Find out more here
Deadline: 23.59 (UK time) on Saturday, 31st October 2026
Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International
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