Cinnamon Press Debut Fiction Prize A project of Cinnamon Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2018). We provide the following information as an archive. About The aim of this award is to encourage new authors, enabling debut novelists/novella writers to achieve a first publication in this genre. The winning author has his/her first novel published by Cinnamon Press and receives a cash prize. The four runners up also receive a full appraisal of their novel. We have also commissioned other novels as a result of short-listing in the competition. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novella: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words). Fiction Collection: No specific word count limits known. Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + No royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). No royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Cinnamon Press Debut Fiction Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsCinnamon Literature Award Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Changes Mini-Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Debut Poetry Collection Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Microfiction/Prose Poetry Anthology CLOSEDCinnamon Press Poetry Pamphlet Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Short Story Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Sonnet Mini-Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsConcrete Poetry Mini-competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsEnvoi CLOSEDOgham Tree Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsSnow and Ice in Verse Mini-Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsSummer in... Mini-competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only