Meet the selection panel for Originators, the Women’s Prize Trust’s mentorship and development program, presented by CHANEL: Chair A.M. Homes is joined by Virginia Evans, @sugi.bsky.social, @tayari.bsky.social and Nicole Krauss. Learn more at womensprize.com/originators/

Introducing Originators, the Women’s Prize Trust’s mentorship and development program, presented by CHANEL, dedicated to supporting emerging women fiction writers from across the United States. Visit womensprize.com/introducing-... to learn more and apply.

Novelist and screenwriter Maria Semple joins Vick in the #Bookshelfie studio this week, discussing her desire to re-write women in fiction, why she feels “naked” when writing books and her fascination with stoicism. Listen here: pod.link/1462403729

Thinking of entering #Discoveries? Learn the 2027 judges' top pieces of writing advice here: womensprize.com/writing-tips... Submissions are open until 11 January 2027. @cbcreative.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social

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Thinking of entering #Discoveries2027? Sign up for Your Novel: How to Get Started! 📖 🖊️ @womensprize.bsky.social Jennifer Kerslake, Head of Courses at CBC, will chair this free event on Thurs 12 Nov. The panel includes Discoveries 2027 judges: Ciara Finan, Oyinkan Braithwaite and Ela Lee.

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Start preparing your submission to Discoveries 2027! Join our free online event and get advice on how to write a great novel opening that will hook the judges.

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Bestselling author Louise O’Neill is Vick's guest on #Bookshelfie this week, explaining why she decided to set up daily dates around the world, how it inspired her new memoir 'A Bigger Life' and her journey to acceptance around addiction. Listen here: pod.link/1462403729

Do you have a story that needs to be told? It's time to get writing! We're thrilled to announce that submissions for our transformative writer development programme Discoveries have opened for 2027. Learn more: womensprize.com/discoveries-... @cbcreative.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social

There's just one week to go until we return to Chelsea Arts Festival with 'Bernardine Evaristo and Friends'! Have you got your tickets yet? womensprize.com/event/an-eve...

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Joining Vick on #Bookshelfie this week is bestselling author Katherine Rundell. Listen as Katherine talks about having faith in the beauty and love in the world and the importance of teaching children courage, alongside the five books by women that have shaped her📚

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Introducing our Publishing 101s 📕 For three weeks, starting on 4 November, we're hosting a series of online events built to demystify the publishing industry and help writers on their journey to publication. Learn more and book your spot on our website: womensprize.com/readers/even...

Join our free online panel on Tuesday 22 September to celebrate the writing journeys of #Discoveries alumni Rukky Brume, India-Rose Bower, Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin and Beena Nadeem and hear more about their experiences. Register here: streamyard.com/watch/z884Rj...

Feeling down about summer drawing to a close? Here's a few dates for you to look forward to… #WomensPrize

Series 9 of #Bookshelfie is back and this first episode is a special one – recorded at Women's Prize LIVE in June, with bestselling author Kathryn Stockett. Listen now or watch in full on YouTube and Spotify to discover the five books by women that have shaped Kathryn and more.

Ahead of the publication of the long-awaited sequel, we're shining a spotlight on Audrey Niffenegger's 2004 Women's Prize for Fiction longlisted 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. Will you be re-visiting before reading 'Life Out of Order'? Learn more here: womensprize.com/library/the-...

Exploring questions of belonging, identity and renewal, Elif Shafak's rich and magical tale of star-crossed lovers on the divided island of Cyprus in 1974 is our next recommended read. Learn more about this 2022 Women's Prize shortlisted novel here: womensprize.com/library/the-...

This week we're shining a spotlight on Téa Obreht's unforgettable debut 'The Tiger's Wife' – winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2011. Head to our library to read an extract, dig deeper with our reading guide and pick up your copy: womensprize.com/library/the-...

Looking for your next read? From sun-drenched coming-of-age fiction to sharp contemporary love stories and darkly funny literary gems, discover smart, seductive reads for long summer days from Scribner and Summit over on our website: womensprize.com/your-literar...

Your Literary Summer Starts Here with Scribner and Summit - Women's Prize

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Calling all UK-based #libraries, #bookshops, #festivals and #community groups! Can you help us spread the word about #Discoveries 2027? We're offering free promotional packs on a first-come, first-served basis. Register your interest by Friday 28 August here: womensprize.com/discoveries-...

With the recent release of her luminous new novel 'Whistler', there’s no better time to delve into Patchett's backlist. So, this week we're re-reading 'The Dutch House' – longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020: womensprize.com/library/the-...

🚨New date added🚨 Due to popular demand, we're hosting a second 'Write like a Reader' online workshop with Daisy Buchanan on Wednesday 28 October, 6–8pm. There are only a limited number of tickets remaining – book yours today to make sure you don't miss out! womensprize.com/event/write-...

Write like a Reader with Daisy Buchanan – NEW DATE ADDED - Women's Prize

Are you an avid reader? Do you dream of writing a novel? Join award-winning journalist, broadcaster and bestselling novelist Daisy Buchanan for a two-hour Write like a Reader workshop, rooted in Daisy’s philosophy that […]

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An evening with Marcia Hutchinson and Rozie Kelly in partnership with @newwritingmcr.bsky.social. Marcia and Rozie will be discussing their stunning novels and how it felt to be shortlisted for the @womensprize.bsky.social for fiction!

To mark 10 years since its longlisting, this week we're recommending Kate Atkinson's dazzling 'A God in Ruins'. This story of World War Two bomber pilot and would-be-poet Teddy Todd is a sweeping, all-consuming book that looks at war and its impact across generations.

Deciding on which books to pack for your next trip? Bestselling author Jenny Jackson has shared with us her favourite five books for summer. From an addictive psychological thriller to sharp satires and comedy, read the piece to discover what to pick up next: womensprize.com/jenny-jackso...

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11 debut novels you should have on your shelves – all written by the brilliant alumni of our #Discoveries programme! There is something for every reader in this stack – learn more about each book here: womensprize.com/books-from-o...

This week we're recommending Dawn French's 2021 bestseller 'Because of You' – an unforgettable story of grief, mother-love, family and forgiveness, told with Dawn's signature humour and warmth. Learn more here: womensprize.com/library/beca...

Are you an avid reader? Do you dream of writing a novel? Join us online this October for a two-hour workshop with award-winning journalist, broadcaster and bestselling novelist Daisy Buchanan. Learn more and book your spot over on our website: womensprize.com/event/write-...

This week we’re shining a spotlight on Avni Doshi’s debut novel 'Burnt Sugar' – longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2021.Exploring love and betrayal, duty and family, memory and myth, Burnt Sugar is a caustic tale of Tara and Antara and their destructive mother-daughter bond.

WIN THE WINNERS🏆 We're giving two lucky readers the chance to win a signed copy of The Correspondent or The Finest Hotel in Kabul, plus a 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction or Non-Fiction tote filled with Women's Prize LIVE exclusives. T&Cs apply – learn more here: womensprize.com/category/com...

Our recommended reads are back – a weekly spotlight on some superb books from the #WomensPrize library that we think you should have on your reading lists. This week we're recommending 2004 Women's Prize for Fiction winner 'Small Island' by Andrea Levy. womensprize.com/library/smal...

Heading to Edinburgh International Book Festival in August? Join us from 11:45am on Friday 28 to hear #Discoveries alumni Niamh Connolly, Georgia Moorhouse, Beena Nadeem and Tara O’Sullivan read from their forthcoming debut novels. Learn more here: www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/fresh...