Key dates for your calendar in 2025
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31 May 2025
Competition deadline!
25 July
Novel long list announced here and on social media.
28 July
Novel long listed writers to submit a total of 15,000 words, including their synopsis and original submission.
1 September
Novel shortlist announced here and on social media.
4 September
Novel shortlisted writers to submit a total of 30,000 words, including their synopsis and original submission.
Early October
Novel winner and runner up informed.
18 October
Full results announced here and on social media. Anthologies published.
15 November
Our 2026 competition opens!
