We are delighted to announce the launch today of The Book Edit’s Writers’ Prize 2023, in association with Legend Press. This year the prize will be judged by acclaimed author Deepa Anappara.

Aiming to support talented writers who might not otherwise have access to the industry, The Book Edit’s Writers’ Prize is a writing competition for unpublished British and/or UK-based novelists from communities and backgrounds currently under-represented in UK publishing.

Eight winners will have the chance to read their work at a live Zoom showcase event in front of industry professionals and The Book Edit’s contacts. After the event, an anthology of the readings will be published on The Book Edit’s website.

Winners will have the opportunity to rehearse and train for the showcase event and everyone who enters will receive advice on other options including mentoring, courses and editing.

As if that wasn’t enough, Legend Press Commissioning Editor, Lauren Wolff-Jones, will also read all the winner’s first chapters and give individual feedback and advice via Zoom.

Completely free to enter, it’s a competition no-one can lose! For full competition details, judges, dates and submission guidelines follow this link or click on the button below

We can’t wait to read your submissions! Good luck!