entrant Guidelines:
SELF-PUBLISHED and
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The competition is open to any woman, writing in the English language, of any nationality over the age of 18 on the closing date 23 May 2025.
Works submitted must be Self-Published or Hybrid Published Comedy Novels, written in English and published in the English language between 24 May 2023 and 23 May 2025.
Criteria for entry
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Any woman over the age of 18 on 23 May 2025
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Written in English
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Self-published or hybrid published in the English language
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Book must be self-published or hybrid published in first physical format between 24 May 2023 and 23 May 2025
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Book must be comedic in style or content, although a wide range of witty and funny styles of comedy will be considered
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Submission must be made by the author using the form linked to below
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A PDF and two copies of the novel to be provided at the first submissions stage, additional copies may be required if the book is shortlisted
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In the event of being successfully selected as a shortlisted novel, artwork is provided by CWIP for the author to use for ongoing copies. Artwork will also be provided for the winning novel.
After entry, please send a PDF of the comedy novel to hello@comedywomeninprint.co.uk and send 2 physical copies of the nominated novel to:
CWIP
15 Underhill Road
London
SE22 0BT
Authors must complete their entry via the submissions form before the closing date.
Closing Date: Friday 23 May 2025
Long List Announced: Wednesday 16 July 2025
Short List Announced: Wednesday 17 September 2025
CWIP Winners Event: Monday 3 November 2025

Please ensure you accept the terms and conditions of entry before you submit your entry.