Opportunity closes: 13 Jan 2025
Type: Competition
Based: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Website: womensprize.com
Instagram: @womensprize

Are you an unpublished writer with a brilliant idea?

Discoveries invites unpublished and unagented women writers in the UK or Ireland to submit the opening of a novel in English – up to 10,000 words – for the chance to take part in a bespoke creative writing course, secure personalised mentorship packages, an offer of representation from Curtis Brown and a prize of £5000.

Discoveries is run in partnership with Audible, Curtis Brown Literary Agency, and the Curtis Brown Creative writing school.

Discoveries is more than a traditional prize; it is a unique development initiative which offers practical support and encouragement to aspiring female novelists of all backgrounds.

To inspire as many women as possible to enter and to help writers begin and refine their submissions, we curate a free toolkit of resources, including writing tips and insights into the agenting and publishing process, practical advice and inspiration from judges, Women’s Prize for Fiction winners and publishing professionals. There is also a programme of live and online events and workshops.

Submissions for Discoveries are now open until 13th January 2025.

how to apply

Please see the 2025 terms and conditions for further information on how to enter. The full application form can be found here Submit.