Calling all writers! This is the final week to enter Discoveries

Get inspired by these creative tips from Women's Prize winners...

Kim Cattrall on the Women's Prize Podcast

'We need to continue to tell stories to young women'

‘Just get the words down on paper'

Maggie O'Farrell's tips for new writers

Meet our 2021 Judges

Announcing our phenomenal 2021 judging panel

Calling all writers! This is the final week to enter Discoveries

Get inspired by these creative tips from Women's Prize winners...

Kim Cattrall on the Women's Prize Podcast

'We need to continue to tell stories to young women'

‘Just get the words down on paper'

Maggie O'Farrell's tips for new writers

Meet our 2021 Judges

Announcing our phenomenal 2021 judging panel

The Prize

Follow this year's judges on their reading journey, find out key dates and discover the books in the running to be the winner.

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For Writers

From writing tips to workshops, whether you're a committed writer or just starting out, we have resources galore to support you on your writing journey.

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For Readers

Looking for some fantastic fiction by women? We've got reader recommendations, author features and competitions to shake up your bookshelves.

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Discover 25 years
of winning books

2020 marked the 25th anniversary of the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Join the #ReadingWomen challenge and read your way through a quarter of a century of phenomenal winners!

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The Women’s Prize for Fiction

The Women’s Prize for Fiction is the UK’s most prestigious annual book award celebrating & honouring fiction written by women.

Founded in 1996, the Prize was set up to celebrate originality, accessibility & excellence in writing by women and to connect world-class writers with readers everywhere.