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Bath Novel Award
Bath Novel Award
Typical close 31 May 2027
Deadline
31 May 2027
Entry fee
See official site
Region
Worldwide
Age
Open to all ages
Length
Novel; submit opening chapters plus synopsis
NovelYoung adultAll ages
The prize
£3,000 (recent cycles) plus agent introductions
Who can enter
International. Unpublished and independently published novels, including YA.
About
A leading international prize for unpublished novelists, judged by agents and authors, with a substantial cash prize.
Typical close in late spring. Confirm 2027 dates on the official site.
Dates follow the typical annual cycle. Confirm current deadlines on the official site before preparing an entry.