Rules of Entry
The Virginia Prize for Fiction
The competition is open to women of any nationality from any country, aged 18 and over.
We are looking for entries of completed, unpublished novels for adults or YA readers, of at least 45,000 words in length.
Submissions for the 2021 Virginia Prize for Fiction have now closed.
The Shortlist (Announced April 2022) :
Nikki Madan- We were only trying to fill the lonely
Sophie Neville- A Girl called Redemption
Nat Bayley- Bone Rites
The Longlist (Announced Feb 2022) :
Nikki Madan- We were only trying to fill the lonely
Sophie Parkes- Out of Human Sight
Romi Jones- Two Lads and a Beach Hut
Joan E Bauer- The Bicycle Messenger
Silvia Kwon- Vincent and Sien
Sophie Neville- A Girl called Redemption
Nat Bayley- Bone Rites
Yoanna Pak- Wolnam
The Prize:
Finalists will receive editorial guidance and a conditional publishing deal from Aurora Metro Books.
Please ensure you’ve read the rules and FAQs before entering.
The next round of this competition will open Jan 2023
Download the Entry Form here
Send your entry form and novel by email to vp@aurorametro.com