Submit the opening 3000 words of your novel. No need to have written more or to provide a synopsis. 

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PRIZE

First Prize: £1,200

Top Three: Feedback from Alec Shane, agent with Writers House

Top Ten: Feedback from Patrick Gleeson, Bedford Square author of Hattie Brings the House Down and Hattie Steals the Show.

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Further professional feedback is available in line with the options described at the bottom of this page. Due to the generosity of our associates, we are able to provide it at far less than the commercial rate. 

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TIMELINE

Competition Opens: 5th October 2025​​

Early-Bird Discount Ends: 5th November 2025​​

Competition Closes: 5th January 2026​​

Feedback Provided & Winners Announced:                   5th January 2026 - 5th April 2026

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ANONYMITY

All entries are judged anonymously. Please do not put any identifying details in your file or file name. Entries which do so will be disqualified.

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​LANGUAGE 

All entries must be written in English. ​​​​​​​​​