WriteNow

Date Posted: 2022-12-19

WriteNow is an award-winning writing programme for new writers who are currently underrepresented. It is offered by Penguin Publishing.

Every great book starts with an idea – Penguin Publishing.

This year, Penguin are on the lookout for commercial fiction, and have specified that this includes comedy. So if you’ve got the next top idea for a compelling comedy novel, read on!

From Penguin’s website:

The programme is designed to give participating writers the tools, information, and access needed to navigate the publishing industry and launch their career as a successful author.

If you’d like to apply, then you’ll need the following:

1000 words of your book
Plot synopsis

For the full details, top tips from Penguin on submitting your work, and to apply, click here.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 8th January 2023.

To head back to the Opportunities Hub, click here.