Virginia Commonwealth University

Cabell First Novelist Award

Deadline: 
December 30, 2023 - Check back on October 15th for Upcoming Deadline
Cash Prize: 
$3,000
E-mail address: 

A prize of at least $3,000 is given annually for a debut novel published during the current year. The winner will also receive lodging and travel expenses to attend the First Novelist Award event night at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in fall 2024. A committee of VCU faculty and MFA candidates will judge. Agents, editors, and authors may submit one digital copy and five hard copies of a book published in 2023 by December 30. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell First Novelist Award, c/o VCU English Department, Hibbs Building, Box 842005, Richmond, VA 23284. Celia Cummiskey, Contact.