2026 Fiction Prize
Deadline
January 30, 2026
91 days left
Application Fee
FREE
Rewards
Multiple Rewards
Interest
High
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About This Opportunity
The Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize has gone from strength to strength with many shortlisted and winning authors securing publishing deals and furthering their writing.
Founded in 2010, by Professor Janet Todd OBE and now going into its 15th year, DBE, the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize is renowned for championing and launching the careers of exceptional women writers. With a prestigious legacy spanning 15 years, the prize attracts a wealth of literary talent and is actively seeking submissions that seamlessly blend literary merit with captivating storytelling – the "unputdownable" novel.
What You'll Get
Types: FUNDING
The winner will receive £1,500.
Application Requirements
- APPLICATION_FORMS
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
Eligibility
Geographic Requirements
GB; IE
Other Requirements
The 2025 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize is open to women and non-binary writers, aged 18 or over (at the time of applying), of any nationality, **who are currently living in the UK or Ireland.** **You must be an unpublished writer without an agent.**
Lucy Cavendish College
Cambridge, GB
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
Ready to take the next step?
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on January 30, 2026.