A Writer centric Prize run by writers for writers. 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.
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We are all about helping un-agented writers making sure their voices are heard:
The only prize that offers feedback to every entry for the entry fee of £29.00. Many writers have gone on to success after receiving and utilising our feedback.
Our feedback is written by an experienced professional editor, not BETA readers.
Six industry centric judges each year who are actively building their lists.
An agent showcase where we actively put our Top 100 writers in front of agents.
We have the highest success rate from listed writers to agented to publication.
We are a worldwide competition with listed and winning writers from the USA, Australia , Canada, Europe, South America, Asia 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.
Inexpensive writing craft courses live taught by our founder, Sara Naidine Cox after the competition has closed to show you how to implement your feedback.
Success stories with books that have been published as a DIRECT result of entering the prize.
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.
Every entrant gets actionable feedback as well as generic feedback on craft.
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Huge thanks go to all these amazing writers and agents who have paid for underrepresented writers to apply to The Cheshire Novel Prize:
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