The Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel Award A project of Bridport Prize (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is GBP £26 (above average for contests). Important: The prize includes publication of an extract from the novel (not the full novel). The initial submission is shorter, with longlisted submissions requiring longer segments. See their website for full details. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to writers 16 years or older. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2014 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel Award's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 November 2026* (approx. 60 days from now) through 31 May 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults, All nationalities, Britons, Irish. Excluding: Children.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Novel Excerpt: 5,000 - 8,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: GBP £1,500 for first prize.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. 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Days Reported 53 min | 82.7 mean avg | 59.0 median | 213 max days (67.8 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: GBP £26.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 24 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:03 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! 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