New2theScene Novel Excerpt Competition A project of New2theScene (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (April 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About Is it your dream to be published? Have you self-published but want to develop your skills and find an agent? The literary world can seem an impenetrable wall to scale. Enter our novel competition and let us throw you a rope. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. The fee is GBP £18 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contestPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time contest Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment. Details: Bookstore voucher for first place.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are 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 New2theScene Novel Excerpt Competition 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 04 Nov 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:32 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsNew2theScene Flash Fiction Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsNew2theScene Poetry Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsNew2theScene Short Story Contest 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: 19 Aug 2025 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