Key dates in 2022
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31 May
Competition deadline!
20 July
Novel longlist announced here and on social media.
25 July
Novel longlisted writers to submit 15,000 words, including the synopsis and original submission.
26 August
Novel shortlist announced here and on social media.
2 September
Novel shortlisted novel writers to submit 30,000 words, including the synopsis and original submission.
Early to mid-September
Winners and shortlisted writers in poetry, short story and flash fiction contacted.
Late September
All other writers contacted.
Early October
Novel winner and runner up informed.
Late October
Awards celebration.
22 October
Results published here and on social media.
15 November
Our 2023 competition opens!