Calling Aotearoa writers!

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature | Posted: Tuesday Mar 24, 2026

The 2026 Novel Prize opens for submissions from 1 April – 1 June, welcoming both published and unpublished writers.

This biennial international prize celebrates bold, innovative literary fiction—and comes with a $10,000 award plus simultaneous publication.

If you’ve been working on a novel that pushes boundaries and explores new possibilities in storytelling, this is a fantastic opportunity to share your work with the world.

Find out more and get your manuscript ready—submissions open soon: The Novel Prize | Fitzcarraldo Editions