An International Writing Competition run by writers for writers. And the ONLY worldwide prize offering feedback to EVERY single entry for no extra cost.
If you have entered before, you may enter the same novel again after your feedback.
Our 2026 Prize is now closed for judging. We reopen for entries on 1st April 2027.
Why we are different from any other writing competition worldwide:
The only prize that offers feedback to every entry for the entry fee. Many entrants have gone on to publishing success after receiving and utilising our feedback; check out our success stories and shortlisted writers tab.
Our feedback is written by a qualified editor from a combination of their own opinions and at least three genre specific BETA reader’s feedback.
We have more than one industry centric judge each year who are actively building their lists.
We have the highest success rate from listed writers to agented and to publication of any competition.
We are a worldwide competition with listed and winning writers from the USA, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia , New Zealand, Canada, Europe, South America, and the UK.
CNP is a prize run by writers for writers. We pride ourselves on our transparency and the sense of community we build.
We offer inexpensive writing craft courses live taught by our founder, after the competition has closed to show you how to implement your feedback.
Sponsored Places 2026
Sponsored places can only be considered for under-represented writers who meet any of the criteria below:
Writers who come from an ethnic minority background.
LGBTQ+ writers.
Writers who are disabled or living with long-term conditions that prohibit working full or part time and prohibit an income.
Writers who are full time carers.
Who can enter?
The Cheshire Novel Prize is open to un-agented authors from any country worldwide over the age of 18 at the time of entry. We accept all genres including memoir and fictional memoir. Other than YA, we do not accept children’s books.
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