Historical Novel Society New Novel Award

Historical Novel Society New Novel Award

Deadline: December 31

For an unpublished novel; online submission only

http://historicalnovelsociety.org/

1st Prize: £2000
Long list of 15 selected for announcement on 1st April 2018
and asked to submit full manuscripts:
at least 60,000 words, but no longer than 150,000 words.
Shortlist of 5 selected for announcement on 1st July 2018;
results, by 1st September 2018.
Longlisted authors must be prepared to give interviews and/or
comment for publicity purposes and to supply author photographs.
Fee: $40 ($20 for members);
additional $50 for brief reader’s report.
Length: first 5000 words of novel. Include synopsis: 500 words
Judges: panel of experienced readers and reviewers
for the Historical Novel Society,
moderated by Richard Lee, Chairman of the Society.
Full terms and conditions on website
http://historicalnovelsociety.org/