The John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, founded 68 years ago in honour of the writer John Llewellyn Rhys, who was killed in action in World War II, is open to British and Commonwealth writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, aged 35 or under, at the time of publication. The prize is worth £5,000 to the winner, with the other shortlisted authors receiving £500 each.
The John Llewellyn Rhys Prize is one of Britain's oldest and most prestigious literary awards, and is unequalled in its reputation for singling out fine young writers - from biographers, novelists and historians to travel writers, dramatists and poets - early on in their careers. The prize is administered as part of Booktrust’s portfolio of literary prizes. Past winners include William Boyd in 1982, Jeanette Winterson in 1987, Jonathan Coe in 1994, Nicola Barker in 1996 and Charlotte Mendelson in 2003. Last year's winner was Evie Wyld for her sensational debut novel After the Fire, a Still Small Voice.
Entries are now invited for any work of literature - poetry, fiction, short stories, plays, biography or literary non-fiction, written by a British or Commonwealth writer aged 35 or under at the time of publication.
Eligibility
> Entries can be any work of literature written by a British or Commonwealth national aged 35 or under at the time of publication. It is the responsibility of the publisher to ascertain this information before entering the book.
> Books must be first written in English (translations are not eligible), and published in the UK, by a UK publisher (self-published titles cannot be considered), between 1 January and 31 December 2010.
> Publishers can enter up to five books per publisher/bona fide imprint, but please ensure all entries are of a standard befitting the prize.
> Any decision on eligibility by the administrator is final.
To enter
> Please send five copies of each entry to Booktrust by 2 August 2010 using the attached entry form. If a book is published after this date, we will accept bound proofs only. Please let Booktrust know before sending, and follow up with the originals as soon as possible.
> Shortlisted publishers will be required to provide fifteen free copies of their title. In addition, to help towards funding and promotion of the prize, shortlisted publishers will be asked to contribute £500 per title, made payable to Booktrust on receipt of an invoice within seven days.
For further information please contact: Claire Shanahan, Booktrust, Book House, 45 East Hill, London SW18 2QZ
Tel: 020 8516 2973 (D/L) Fax: 020 8516 2978
Email: claire.shanahan@booktrust.org.uk
More information here.
The John Llewellyn Rhys Prize is one of Britain's oldest and most prestigious literary awards, and is unequalled in its reputation for singling out fine young writers - from biographers, novelists and historians to travel writers, dramatists and poets - early on in their careers. The prize is administered as part of Booktrust’s portfolio of literary prizes. Past winners include William Boyd in 1982, Jeanette Winterson in 1987, Jonathan Coe in 1994, Nicola Barker in 1996 and Charlotte Mendelson in 2003. Last year's winner was Evie Wyld for her sensational debut novel After the Fire, a Still Small Voice.
Entries are now invited for any work of literature - poetry, fiction, short stories, plays, biography or literary non-fiction, written by a British or Commonwealth writer aged 35 or under at the time of publication.
Eligibility
> Entries can be any work of literature written by a British or Commonwealth national aged 35 or under at the time of publication. It is the responsibility of the publisher to ascertain this information before entering the book.
> Books must be first written in English (translations are not eligible), and published in the UK, by a UK publisher (self-published titles cannot be considered), between 1 January and 31 December 2010.
> Publishers can enter up to five books per publisher/bona fide imprint, but please ensure all entries are of a standard befitting the prize.
> Any decision on eligibility by the administrator is final.
To enter
> Please send five copies of each entry to Booktrust by 2 August 2010 using the attached entry form. If a book is published after this date, we will accept bound proofs only. Please let Booktrust know before sending, and follow up with the originals as soon as possible.
> Shortlisted publishers will be required to provide fifteen free copies of their title. In addition, to help towards funding and promotion of the prize, shortlisted publishers will be asked to contribute £500 per title, made payable to Booktrust on receipt of an invoice within seven days.
For further information please contact: Claire Shanahan, Booktrust, Book House, 45 East Hill, London SW18 2QZ
Tel: 020 8516 2973 (D/L) Fax: 020 8516 2978
Email: claire.shanahan@booktrust.org.uk
More information here.
