Irish Writers Centre: International Debut Novel Competition 2025
Deadline: Sun 14 Sep 2025
Are you the next big voice in fiction? Submissions open on 1 August 2025 for the Irish Writers Centre International Debut Novel Competition (IDNC). A revamped version of the Novel Fair, the competition offers aspiring novelists the chance to pitch their debut novels to leading agents and publishers.
This year, writers are invited to submit a 5,000-word extract of their novel (plus a 500-word synopsis) from 1 August to 14 September. The twelve selected winners will go on to attend the highly coveted IDNC Pitch Days on 27 and 28 November. 2025.
The entry fee for applications is €65. Members of the Irish Writers Centre can enter for a discounted fee of €58.50. There will be 10 free entries for student / unwaged or senior, proof required.
Find out more here
Deadline: 11.59pm GMT, on Sunday 14 September 2025
Additional Information:
Location: International Region(s): International
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