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£50,000 ‘reader-led’ writing prize launched

The Guardian - World News Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Emma LoffhagenJanuary 19, 2026 at 03:50 PM
£50,000 ‘reader-led’ writing prize launched
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Libraro, in partnership with Hachette UK, has launched a £50,000 writing prize where readers select the shortlist from submitted manuscripts. The Libraro prize aims to discover new writing talent by allowing readers to champion their favorite adult or crossover YA fiction entries. Writers upload manuscripts to the Libraro platform, and readers create a shortlist of six books. The overall winner receives £30,000 plus £20,000 for marketing and a Hachette UK book deal. Two readers will also win £10,000 each for referring the winning author and for actively engaging with submissions. Entries open January 19th and close February 15th, with reader engagement following.

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Entries open on 19 January and close on 15 February.

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Two additional reader prizes of £10,000 each will also be awarded.

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The overall winner will receive a £50,000 prize package and a book deal with Hachette UK.

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The Libraro prize aims to “sidestep the traditional barricades of the book industry”.

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Libraro, in partnership with Hachette UK, launched a £50,000 writing prize.

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Freida McFadden 30% Colleen Hoover 30% Frontline Club 40% The Reading Agency 40% New Writing North 40% David Roche 50% Zubs J Malik 50% LoveReading ×260% Elly Griffiths 60% Deborah Maclaren ×270% Hachette UK ×380% Libraro ×690%

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