Novel Writers Competition

Annual Novel Opening & Synopsis Competition Opens for Entries

Have you started, or completed, a novel with strong, credible characters and a page turning plot? Have you polished the first chapter? Can you put together a compelling one-page synopsis of the balance of the story? Yes? Then why not enter our Novel Opening Chapter & Synopsis Competition?

The competition opens on Wednesday 1st May and closes at midnight (UK time) on Thursday 31st October, so you have a full six months to hone an existing novel, or even to begin a new one. Remember, the novel doesn't have to be complete, but you do have to know where the story is going as we require a one-page synopsis of the balance of the storyline.

More details can be found here.

Shortlists Coming Soon

We are expecting the shortlisted entries in both competitions to arrive any day now. As soon as we have the titles we'll update the website and I'll send out another newsletter.

Our two quarterly categories are already open for entries. For more information on everything to do with all three competitions, visit the updated website: Flash 500 Home Page.

Kind regards,

Lorraine