Marlowe and Christie Novel Prize

Deadline date - 15th October 2024

5th August 2024 1:00am to 15th October 2024 1:00am

Submit the opening 3000 words of your novel. Conventionally published novelists are not eligible to enter. 

 

PRIZE

First Price: £1,100

Shortlisted Entries: The ten shortlisted entries will receive written feedback from Patrick Gleeson.

LEAD JUDGE

The lead judge will be Patrick Gleeson, pictured here, author of Hattie Brings the House Down, published in 2024 by Bedford Square Publishers. 

DEADLINE AND FEE

Early-Bird Deadline 30th September: £19.00

Final Deadline 15th October: £24.00

Entrants will be notified of the results at the end of November.

WORD COUNT

We are looking for the opening 3000 words of your novel. You need not have written more. Entries which are longer or not the opening of your novel will be disqualified. 

See www.marloweandchristie.com

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