Unpublished Romance writer? This Major Prize Could be for You

Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Random House, want to hear from romance writers who feel that their community, or background, needs a stronger voice and a platform in publishing.

The Undiscovered Prize is for writers from any background that’s currently deemed under-represented in UK publishing, including but not limited to writers from a socio-economically marginalised background, Black, Asian and minority ethnic writers, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer) writers or disabled writers.

The winner will receive a publishing contract with Penguin Michael Joseph, worth at least £10,000, and representation by the Janklow & Nesbit agency. All the shortlisted writers will receive one-to-one editorial feedback and advice on publishing from a Penguin Michael Joseph editor and/or an agent at Janklow & Nesbit agency.

All FAQs can be found here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/undiscovered-writers-prize-faqs and the general website (including the full terms and conditions and submission portal) here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/penguin-michael-joseph-undiscovered-writers-prize.
Deadline: Writers need to submit the first 5,000 words of their book and a short pitch by 23.55 on 5th August 2024.

For can also get further information from nvansia@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk 

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