New Writers Novel Prize 2026

Welcome to the first-ever New Writers Novel Prize, in association with The Novel Factory. We are seeking the first 500 words of your unpublished novel or novella. The winner will receive £1,000 plus Lifetime Access to The Novel Factory (Version 3) writing software (worth $649). Second place will receive £300 plus a 12-month Standard Subscription to The Novel Factory, and third place will win £200 plus a 12-month Basic Subscription to The Novel Factory. All Entrants will receive a 30% discount off annual subscriptions or lifetime licences to The Novel Factory (details in the confirmation email upon entry). ENTER NOW The deadline is 23.59 (UK time) on Saturday, 31st October 2026 and 10% of the entry fee proceeds will be donated to charity, split equally between First Story and The Funzi & Bodo Trust. If you are ready to enter the competition, head straight to the ENTRY FORM to submit.