Exeter Novel Prize has a new home with Word Kitchen. The competition is open to everyone, living anywhere in the world, published, self-published or yet to be published, who is not represented by a literary agent.
Send us your first ten thousand words, including a brief synopsis, of a novel that has not been accepted for publication by a traditional publishing house.
All genres including children’s - Middle Grade (9-12), Young Adult and New Adult are acceptable.
Hellie Ogden, head of the book dept at WME Agency's London office, will choose the short list and winner for the competition.
First prize - £1000
Five finalists receive £100
The fee for entry is £20, and for entry plus an appraisal report it is £150.
Find out more here
Deadline: 11.59pm on 1 January 2026