2026 fiction prize

The Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize has gone from strength to strength with many shortlisted and winning authors securing publishing deals and furthering their writing.

Founded in 2010, by Professor Janet Todd OBE and now going into its 15th year, DBE, the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize is renowned for championing and launching the careers of exceptional women writers. With a prestigious legacy spanning 15 years, the prize attracts a wealth of literary talent and is actively seeking submissions that seamlessly blend literary merit with captivating storytelling – the "unputdownable" novel.