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Our current competition: New Writers Novel Prize 2026 – Deadline: 31st October 2026. Top Prize: £1,000 + Lifetime Access to The Novel Factory (Version 3).
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The BPA Short Pitch Prize is seeking submissions from 14th September to the deadline on 1st November 2026. It is open to unrepresented writers based anywhere in the world.
This year’s judges are literary agents Kat Aitken and Seren Adams from the Lexington Literary Agency. Enter to win up to £500 and agent introduction!
It’s £15 per entry, and you will need to submit the first 500 words of your opening chapter, a 300 word synopsis, and a cover letter that includes your pitch. Full details can be found on the competition website.
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