How to enter

The prize is open to Black and Asian women writers aged 18 or over, based in the UK and writing fiction in English.  Only unpublished original work is eligible for the prize.  The fee per entry is £15.  To find out if you are eligible to enter, please check the eligibility section.  The full prize rules can be downloaded here.

All entries must be made by post using the entry form and cover sheet, and have to be submitted before the closing deadline of 1 June 2012.  All submissions must be made following the format set out in the rules, so please read these carefully before you apply.  If you have any queries about the format or timescale for the prize, please contact us.