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Book Pipeline Unpublished Contest
Book Pipeline
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Non-fiction, Science Fiction, and Young Adult
The 2025 Book Pipeline Unpublished Contest aims to discover unpublished manuscripts across ten categories. Winners receive $25,000, industry circulation, and executive development opportunities. It is open to writers aged 18 and older, with specific submission guidelines based on categories.
Top Prize:
$2,500
Additional prizes:
Winners receive additional development and mentoring, industry circulation to agents and publishers, and consideration for film/TV adaptations.
💰 Entry fee: $45
📅 Deadline: October 15, 2026
First 5 Pages Prize
Stockholm Writers Festival
Genres: Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Novel, Novella, Science Fiction, Thriller, and Young Adult
The First 5 Pages Prize encourages writers to submit the first five pages of their unpublished work. The contest aims to inspire writers to polish their starting pages, crucial for capturing the attention of agents and editors. It welcomes entries from writers aged 16 and above, focusing on various genres. The prize promotes beautiful writing and offers support to aspiring authors.
Top Prize:
$2,000
Additional prizes:
Second Prize: $1,000 | Third Prize: $500.
💰 Entry fee: $20
📅 Deadline: March 01, 2026 (Expired)
