C&R Press $1,000 Fiction Book Award 2025
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$1,000 finalist prize and publication for a novel or short story collection. No maximum page count. All manuscripts will be considered for standard publication in addition to the prize. Winner, finalists, and short list will be announced in December 2025. The selection will also receive a promotional campaign across social media and other ad networks valued at $2,000.
Submissions are read blind. We also observe the CLMP Contest Code of Ethics.
Submission Guidelines:
Include a short summary of the book as well as a longer synopsis (250 words max). Please include bio.
Manuscript Formatting Guidelines: 12 point font, Garamond or similar style, Double Spaced.
***please remove all identifying marks from the submission***
September 15, 2025
Please see our previous years prize winners announcements below!