Key dates for your calendar in 2026
Save these dates to keep you ahead of the competition.*
31 May 2026
Competition deadline!
24 July 2026
Novel long list announced here and on social media.
27 August 2026
Novel shortlist announced here and on social media.
3 September 2026
Novel shortlisted writers to submit a total of 30,000 words, including their synopsis and original submission.
Early October 2026
Novel winner and runner up informed.
17 October 2026
Full results announced here and on social media. Anthologies published.
15 November 2026
Our 2027 competition opens!
