Exeter UNESCO City of Literature is spreading the word about the annual Exeter Novel Prize, run by local writing organisation Word Kitchen.
The prize is open to writers anywhere in the world writing in English, provided they are not represented by a literary agent at the closing date.
First prize: £1000
Five finalists: £100 each
Previously published writers are welcome to enter. Entrants submit a synopsis of up to 500 words and the first 10 000 words of their novel.
Entries close 11.59 pm UK time Sunday 31 January 2027.
Apply now