The Best Unpublished Manuscript is designed to launch the career of aspiring adventure writers. Unpublished and self-published writers are invited to submit their manuscripts to be in with a chance of winning.
To enter, you must not already have a novel published although self-published works are eligible. You must not have a literary agent. There is an entry fee of £49 (£39 early bird by 22 Jan) per submission. We also offer a small number of free entries for those who are unable to pay, as well as some entries with an option of feedback.
For more information, about the Prize and what we mean by adventure writing, as well as our full T&Cs*, please see: https://www.wilbur-niso-smithfoundation.org/awards/intro
1st Prize: a publishing deal with Bonnier Books UK + £15,000 advance*
Runners Up: up to 6 shortlisted writers will be offered manuscript development by a top literary consultant
There is an entry fee of £49 (£39 early bird by 22 Jan) per submission. We also offer a small number of free entries for those who are unable to pay, as well as some entries with an option of feedback.
