2008 Prize for Non-fiction
The aim of the prize is to find talented new writers of both fiction and non-fiction, who have yet to win a mainstream publishing contract. The 2007 prize was awarded for fiction writing. Read more about the winning entry. It is followed by the 2008 prize for non-fiction. These categories alternate yearly thereafter.
Rules of Entry
Fiction: entrants must be registered on a recognised creative writing course at a UK university during the year of entry.
Non-fiction: entrants must either be registered on a recognised creative writing course at a UK university during the year of entry, or hold a teaching or postgraduate position in a UK university but not have published a book-type publication before.
Entries to be posted to:
Impress Books
Innovation Centre
Rennes Drive
University of Exeter Campus
EX4 4RN
and should arrive no later than 1 September 2008.
Entries should comprise:
A proposal to include the following information:
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Name and contact details of author
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Author biography
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Rationale for publishing the book
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Synopsis and/or contents
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Market Readership
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Illustrations (if appropriate)
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Length
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Proof of eligibility as mentioned in (1) above
A sample chapter:
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Written in English
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Printed in 12pt typeface, double spaced, single sided A4 sheets
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Maximum 6,000 words long
Entrants that would like their work returned must enclose a suitably large SAE.
Please note that the decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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