Meet the 2018 Womens Prize for Fiction judges! Womens Prize for Fiction 2017-12-04 | We're delighted to reveal this year's five fantastic judges for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Chaired by Sarah Sands, Editor of the Today Programme, the judging panel includes inspiring women from journalism, comedy, politics and theatre.Joining Sarah are Anita Anand, BBC radio and television journalist; Katy Brand, writer, comedian and actor; Catherine Mayer, journalist, author and co-founder of the Women’s Equality Party and actress Imogen Stubbs.
Getting Started with your Novel Womens Prize for Fiction 2023-10-12 | Getting started is always the hardest part, whether it’s putting your idea down on paper, writing your character descriptions or even typing those scary first words. We asked Anna Davis, founder of Curtis Brown Creative and one of our Discoveries judges, to share her best advice for those early stages of the writing process.
Nadiya Hussain Womens Prize Bookshelfie podcast #Shorts Womens Prize for Fiction 2023-09-22 | Nadiya Hussain joins Vick at The Women’s Prize Live Festival to talk about family values, fig trees and why she’s so open about her mental health.Nadiya Hussain is a renowned British TV chef, author, presenter, and baker. Of course she is known and loved as the winner of the sixth season of The Great British Bake Off in 2015. Since then, she has gone on to become a TV presenter, hosting her own cooking shows including Nadiya's British Food Adventure and Nadiya's Time to Eat. She is also a writer, having penned several bestselling cookbooks, including her latest book Simple Spices, which is out this September. In 2019 she was awarded an MBE. And as if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a talented illustrator and has written several children's books.Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Discoveries - Olivia Ford Womens Prize for Fiction 2023-09-20 | Olivia Ford was longlisted for the inaugural Discoveries Prize in 2021 – she is now represented by Curtis Brown literary agent Lucy Morris. Her Discoveries longlisted novel Mrs Quinn’s Rise to Fame is a heartwarming story follows 77-year-old Jenny Quinn who unexpectedly becomes contestant on the major TV show ‘Britain Bakes’. Mrs Quinn’s Rise to Fame has been bought by Michael Joseph in a major two-book deal.
Why should you enter Discoveries? Womens Prize for Fiction 2023-09-20 | Discoveries invites unpublished women writers from the UK or Ireland to submit the opening of a novel in English, of up to 10,000 words. Unlike most initiatives of this kind, writers are not required to have finished their novel, and Discoveries is completely free to enter.In partnership with Audible, Curtis Brown Literary Agency, and the Curtis Brown Creative writing school, Discoveries is more than a traditional prize whereby the winner receives an offer of representation and £5000; it is a pioneering development initiative which offers practical support and encouragement to aspiring female novelists of all ages and backgrounds, from across the UK and Ireland. Find out more here: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/discoveries
Watch the 2023 Womens Prize for Fiction winner being announced LIVE Womens Prize for Fiction 2023-06-14 | Get a front row seat for the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction winner announcement.At 7.10pm BST on Wednesday 15th June, join us live from the home of the Women's Prize, Bedford Square Gardens in London for a very special livestream as 2023 Chair of Judges Louise Minchin announces the winner of this year's Women's Prize for Fiction.Tune in to be the first to find out which book the judges chose, and hear the winner's reaction LIVE.Set a reminder now so you don't miss it!
Join us for the announcement of the 2023 Womens Prize shortlist! Womens Prize for Fiction 2023-04-26 | Join us as the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction judges, Chair Louise Minchin, Bella Mackie, Irenosen Okojie, Rachel Joyce and Tulip Siddiq) reveal the six stunning books that have made it onto this year's shortlist.Tune in at 7.30am BST on Tuesday 7th March to find out which six books the judges chose from the longlist of sixteen.Tell us in the comments which books you're expecting to see!
Join us for the announcement of the 2023 Womens Prize longlist! Womens Prize for Fiction 2023-03-07 | Join us as the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction judges, Chair Louise Minchin, Bella Mackie, Irenosen Okojie, Rachel Joyce and Tulip Siddiq) reveal this year's brilliant longlist of sixteen books.Tune in at 6pm GMT on Tuesday 7th March to find out which books the judges chose! Tell us in the comments which books you're expecting to see.
How to navigate publishing as a writer: Womens Prize x GirlDreamer Womens Prize for Fiction 2022-11-16 | Catch up on our free online Women's Prize x GirlDreamer event to hear from a panel of editors, agents and authors as they share insights gleaned from their experiences navigating the publishing industry. Led in conversation by podcaster and Women’s Prize trustee Raifa Rafiq, our speakers share candid advice on how to get started and break through as a writer, and show you how you, too, can channel your creativity into a lasting career. The panel includes Abi Daré, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice, Natalie Jerome, literary agent at Curtis Brown, Arzu Tahsin, editor at large at Manila Press, Amy Mae Baxter, senior editor at Dialogue Books and founder of Bad Form, chaired by Raifa Rafiq, Women’s Prize Trust trustee and co-host of the Mostly Lit podcast.If you’re considering entering the Women’s Prize Trust Discoveries programme – open to unpublished writers aged 18+ and free to enter – we hope this session will inspire you to share your story and give you that confidence to press submit! Find out more about Discoveries and browse our catalogue of resources for new writers here: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/discoveries
Meet the 2023 Womens Prize for Fiction judges! Womens Prize for Fiction 2022-10-12 | We’re delighted to reveal the phenomenal Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023 judging panel!Chair of Judges, author and journalist Louise Minchin, is joined by award-winning novelist Rachel Joyce; author, journalist and podcaster Irenosen Okojie; bestselling author and journalist Bella Mackie and MP for Hampstead and Kilburn Tulip Siddiq.Louise Minchin commented, ‘The Women’s Prize for Fiction is a hugely exciting and important landmark in the annual cultural calendar. To be chairing the 2023 prize is therefore a great honour for me. I can’t wait to delve into the rich and varied novels that are on offer, and, alongside my fellow judges, help to celebrate women’s stories, sharing them with readers worldwide.’Meet the judges and find out what they’ll be looking for in a winning book in our behind-the-scenes video, recorded at The Laslett in London's Notting Hill.
Our Discoveries judges on exactly how you can enter our new writers prize Womens Prize for Fiction 2022-09-27 | Discoveries invites unpublished women writers from the UK or Ireland to submit the opening of a novel in English, of up to 10,000 words. Unlike most initiatives of this kind, writers are not required to have finished their novel, and Discoveries is completely free to enter.In partnership with Audible, Curtis Brown Literary Agency, and the Curtis Brown Creative writing school, Discoveries is more than a traditional prize whereby the winner receives an offer of representation and £5000; it is a pioneering development initiative which offers practical support and encouragement to aspiring female novelists of all ages and backgrounds, from across the UK and Ireland. Find out more here: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/discoveries
Behind the scenes at this years Womens Prize Awards Party Womens Prize for Fiction 2022-06-30 | Join bestselling novelist Kate Mosse and this year's Chair of Judges Mary Ann Sieghart for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the 2022 Women's Prize awards party, in Bedford Square Gardens, London.Plus, watch the moment Ruth Ozeki was crowned this year's Women's Prize for Fiction winner!
Watch the 2022 Womens Prize for Fiction winner announcement LIVE Womens Prize for Fiction 2022-06-15 | Get a front row seat for the 2022 Women's Prize for Fiction winner announcement.At 7.30pm BST on Wednesday 15th June, join us live from the home of the Women's Prize, Bedford Square Gardens in London for a very special livestream as 2022 Chair of Judges Mary Ann Sieghart reveals the winner of this year's Women's Prize.Tune in to be the first to find out which book the judges chose, and hear the winner's reaction.Set a reminder now so you don't miss it!
Join us for the 2022 Womens Prize for Fiction shortlist announcement Womens Prize for Fiction 2022-04-27 | Join us as the 2022 Women's Prize for Fiction judges (Chair Mary Ann Sieghart, Pandora Sykes, Lorraine Candy, Dorothy Koomson and Anita Sethi) reveal this year's shortlist.Tune in at 9am BST on Wednesday 27th April to find out which books the judges chose!
Join us for the 2022 Womens Prize longlist announcement! Womens Prize for Fiction 2022-03-08 | The 2022 Women's Prize for Fiction judges (Chair Mary Ann Sieghart, Pandora Sykes, Lorraine Candy, Dorothy Koomson and Anita Sethi) reveal this year's longlist.Tune in at 9.30am GMT on Tuesday 8th March to find out which books the judges chose!
Kate Mosse, Irenosen Okojie and more on why you should enter our new writing competition Discoveries Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-12-07 | Meet our Discoveries 2022 judges, authors Kate Mosse, Ayisha Malik and Irenosen Okojie, Curtis Brown agent Lucy Morris and Curtis Brown Creative MD Anna Davis and learn why you should enter Discoveries before the January deadline!Discoveries invites unpublished women writers from the UK or Ireland to submit the opening of a novel in English, of up to 10,000 words. Unlike most initiatives of this kind, writers are not required to have finished their novel, and Discoveries is completely free to enter. In partnership with Audible, Curtis Brown Literary Agency, and the Curtis Brown Creative writing school.Find out more about how to enter our new writer's programme Discoveries on our website: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/discoveries[Video shot in the beautiful AllBright club in Mayfair ✨]
Meet our Discoveries judges and find out why you should enter Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-11-24 | 'We're looking for promise and potential'Meet our Discoveries 2022 judges, authors Kate Mosse, Ayisha Malik and Irenosen Okojie, Curtis Brown agent Lucy Morris and Curtis Brown Creative MD Anna Davis and learn what they’re looking for in a winning Discoveries entry.Discoveries invites unpublished women writers from the UK or Ireland to submit the opening of a novel in English, of up to 10,000 words. Unlike most initiatives of this kind, writers are not required to have finished their novel, and Discoveries is completely free to enter. In partnership with Audible, Curtis Brown Literary Agency, and the Curtis Brown Creative writing school.Find out more about how to enter our new writer's programme Discoveries on our website: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/discoveries[Video shot in the beautiful AllBright club in Mayfair ✨]
Mary Ann Sieghart, Pandora Sykes and more on this years 2022 Womens Prize judging panel! Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-11-09 | We're delighted to reveal the marvellous Women's Prize for Fiction 2022 judging panel!Chair of Judges, Mary Ann Sieghart, is joined by Lorraine Candy, award-winning journalist and editor; Dorothy Koomson, global bestselling novelist, journalist and podcaster; Anita Sethi, award-winning author and literary journalist; and Pandora Sykes, journalist, broadcaster and author.Meet the judges and find out what they'll be looking for in a winning book in our behind-the-scenes video, recorded at The AllBright in Mayfair, London.
Women have such marvellous, varied stories - 2021 Womens Prize winner Susanna Clarke Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-09-09 | Susanna Clarke has been crowned the 2021 Women's Prize winner for her second novel Piranesi. Here she is, interviewed just after her win - discussing why she thinks the Women's Prize is still needed (and showing off her Bessie award!)
2021 Womens Prize for Fiction Winner Announcement Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-09-08 | Join Bernardine Evaristo and our judges for the 2021 winner announcement The 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction judges (Chair Bernardine Evaristo, plus Elizabeth Day, Vick Hope, Nesrine Malik and Sarah Jane Mee) reveal the winner of this year's Women's Prize.Tune in to find out which book the judges chose, hear from the shortlisted authors Brit Bennett, Susanna Clarke, Claire Fuller, Cherie Jones, Yaa Gyasi and Patricia Lockwood and enjoy short readings from each of the six spectacular shortlisted books.
Juliet Stevenson reads Claire Fullers Unsettled Ground Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-09-02 | BAFTA nominee Juliet Stevenson CBE (Truly Madly Deeply, Bend It Like Beckham, Mona Lisa Smile) gives voice to Dot, the matriarch of Unsettled Ground, Claire Fuller’s searing Women's Prize shortlisted tale of love, betrayal, rural isolation and poverty. Originally recorded for Night Two of the Women's Prize Shortlist Festival, featuring 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors Claire Fuller (Unsettled Ground) and Yaa Gyasi (Transcendent Kingdom) , chaired by Women’s Prize Founder Director and bestselling author Kate Mosse. PLUS readings from actors Juliet Stevenson and Zawe Ashton.
Zawe Ashton reads Yaa Gyasis Transcendent Kingdom Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-08-31 | Actor and writer Zawe Ashton (Fresh Meat, The Handmaid’s Tale) takes on the role of Gifty, the neuroscientist narrator of Yaa Gyasi’s Wome's Prize for Fiction shortlisted second novel Transcendent Kingdom, a raw, deeply-layered novel about a Ghanaian family in Alabama.Originally recorded for Night Two of the Women's Prize Shortlist Festival, featuring 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors Claire Fuller (Unsettled Ground) and Yaa Gyasi (Transcendent Kingdom) , chaired by Women’s Prize Founder Director and bestselling author Kate Mosse. PLUS readings from actors Juliet Stevenson and Zawe Ashton. Watch the event in full here: youtube.com/watch?v=Tfgh2mUL5mc&t=2s
How to finish your novel and get published - tips from industry experts for Discoveries 2021 Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-08-05 | Sandeep Mahal chairs a panel of publishing industry experts, who discuss the various stages a book encounters after it has been written, before it ends up in the hands of readers; as well as offering tips and encouragement.Originally delivered to entrants of the Women's Prize for Fiction's Discoveries 2021, covering what to do now they have written and submitted 10,000 words of a novel. Discoveries is our ambitious writers’ development programme offering aspiring female writers of all ages and backgrounds encouragement and support at the beginning of their creative journeys. Discoveries 2022 will open in September. For more about Discoveries, head to our website: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/discoveriesThe panel: Sandeep Mahal (Chair), Women's Prize Trust trustee, Discoveries 2020 judge, Director for Nottingham UNESCO City of LiteratureViola Hayden Literary agent at Curtis BrownOre Agbaje-Williams, fiction & non-fiction editor, The Borough PressBea Carvalho, Fiction buyer, Waterstones Millie Seaward, Senior Publicity Manager, Dialogue Books
How to start writing - tips from Dorothy Koomson, Kenya Hunt, Dorothy Mireille Harper + Viola Hayden Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-07-28 | Kenya Hunt, Deputy Editor of Grazia UK and 2021 First Chapter judge, will chair our panellists: global bestselling author Dorothy Koomson, our 2021 First Chapter judge and mentor; editor/writer Mireille Harper and literary agent Viola Hayden. If you’re a writer with a story inside you, join our Women’s Prize × Grazia First Chapter competition judges and fellow industry experts as they give insight and advice for starting your writing journey, and enjoying every step of the way.The panel discusses what it takes to start a literary career; the importance of mentoring, peer support and community; and their best advice for integrating writing into your daily life.Dorothy will also reveal the winner and runners-up of our eleventh annual Women’s Prize × Grazia First Chapter Competition, selected from hundreds of entries.More about First Chapter here: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/first-chapter
Patricia Lockwood + Cherie Jones, feat. Hayley Atwell + Jade Anouka performing readings Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-06-17 | Watch the final night of our Virtual Shortlist Festival! Featuring 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors Cherie Jones (How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House) and Patricia Lockwood (No One is Talking About This), chaired by Women’s Prize Founder Director and bestselling author Kate Mosse. Plus readings from His Dark Materials actor Jade Anouka and Captain America and Mission Impossible actor Hayley Atwell.
Yaa Gyasi and Claire Fuller, feat. Zawe Ashton and Juliet Stevenson Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-06-16 | Watch Night Two of the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist Festival in full, featuring 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors Claire Fuller (Unsettled Ground) and Yaa Gyasi (Transcendent Kingdom) , chaired by Women’s Prize Founder Director and bestselling author Kate Mosse. PLUS powerful performances of extracts from acclaimed actors Juliet Stevenson and Zawe Ashton.
Brit Bennett + Susanna Clarke on writing feat. Ruth Negga + Jordan Stephens performing readings Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-06-15 | Watch the first night of our 2021 Virtual Shortlist Festival in full, featuring 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors Brit Bennett (The Vanishing Half) and Susanna Clarke (Piranesi), chaired by Women’s Prize Founder Director and bestselling author Kate Mosse. Oscar-nominated actor Ruth Negga reads from The Vanishing Half, a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the American history of passing.Rizzle Kicks star and Star Wars: Rogue One actor Jordan Stephens will read the titular narrator in Susanna Clarke’s otherworldly puzzle-box of a novel.
Bernardine Evaristo and the 2021 Womens Prize judges reveal the shortlist Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-04-28 | The 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction judges (Chair Bernardine Evaristo, plus Elizabeth Day, Vick Hope, Nesrine Malik and Sarah Jane Mee) reveal the six incredible books they have chosen for this year's shortlist.Tune in to find out which books the judges chose and hear readings from each of the six brilliant books.Head to our website to discover more and to buy tickets for our virtual shortlist festival: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/features/features/news/announcing-the-2021-womens-prize-shortlist
Bernardine Evaristo and our 2021 judges reveal this years longlist Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-03-10 | The 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction judges (Chair Bernardine Evaristo, plus Elizabeth Day, Vick Hope, Nesrine Malik and Sarah Jane Mee) reveal this year's longlist.Tune in at 6pm GMT on Wednesday 10th March to find out which books the judges chose.
Bernardine Evaristo, Elizabeth Day and more on their favourite books by women. Womens Prize for Fiction 2021-01-08 | To help you stock your New Year TBR piles, we asked the brilliant 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction judging panel to pick just one book by a woman they most often recommend. Chair of Judges, Bernardine Evaristo, is joined by Elizabeth Day, podcaster, author and journalist; Vick Hope, TV and Radio presenter, journalist and writer; and Sarah-Jane Mee, Sky news presenter and broadcaster all tell us the books you should discover in 2021.Our fifth judge Nesrine Malik, Guardian columnist and writer, was not present for the filming, but you can read Nesrine's book recommendation on our website: http://bit.ly/2021_Recommends
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on inspiration, feminism and being your Winner of Winners Womens Prize for Fiction 2020-12-07 | A special hour-long evening with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie who has just been voted the Women’s Prize for Fiction’s ‘Winner of Winners’ for her novel Half of a Yellow Sun in a public vote to celebrate 25 years of the Women's Prize for Fiction. This event is chaired by bestselling novelist Kate Mosse. Chimamanda discusses her writing process, inspirations and career live from Lagos, Nigeria in conversation with screenwriter and podcaster Jola Ayeye; plus a behind-the-scenes film of Chimamanda in her Lagos home. Award-winning actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle, The Morning Show, Motherless Brooklyn, Black Mirror) also performed a reading from Chimamanda's winning book Half of a Yellow Sun.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: I wanted to write a history for my generation of Nigerians Womens Prize for Fiction 2020-11-12 | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has just been voted the Women’s Prize for Fiction’s ‘Winner of Winners’ for her novel Half of a Yellow Sun in a public vote to celebrate 25 years of the Prize.Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie here discusses the writing process behind Half of a Yellow Sun and her inspirations from her home in Lagos, Nigeria.You can now join us for an evening with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 'Winner of Winners' of 25 years of the Women's Prize for Fiction, chaired by Kate Mosse, Prize Founder Director. Tickets available here: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/reading-room/events/winner-of-winners
Maggie OFarrell + Natalie Haynes on writing, plus readings from Anne-Marie Duff and Indira Varma Womens Prize for Fiction 2020-11-12 | Our much-loved shortlist readings this year were virtual events with a difference, featuring well-known actors reading from the shortlisted books, plus intimate behind-the-scenes films with the authors themselves. Watch night two with 2020 Women's Prize shortlisted authors Maggie O'Farrell + Natalie Haynes, chaired by Kate Mosse, and featuring dramatic readings from the author's shortlisted books from actors Anne-Marie Duff and Indira Varma.Maggie O'Farrell went on to win the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction with her novel Hamnet.
Bernardine Evaristo + Jenny Offill talk writing, plus readings from Kim Cattrall & Gugu Mbatha-Raw Womens Prize for Fiction 2020-11-12 | Our much-loved shortlist readings this year were virtual events with a difference, featuring well-known actors reading from the shortlisted books, plus intimate behind-the-scenes films with the authors themselves. Watch night three with 2020 Women's Prize shortlisted authors Bernardine Evaristo and Angie Cruz, chaired by Kate Mosse, and featuring dramatic readings from the author's shortlisted books from actors Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Kim Cattrall.
Hilary Mantel & Angie Cruz on their writing inspirations, plus readings from Coral Pena & Ben Miles Womens Prize for Fiction 2020-11-12 | Our much-loved shortlist readings this year were virtual events with a difference, featuring well-known actors reading from the shortlisted books, plus intimate behind-the-scenes films with the authors themselves. Watch night one with 2020 Women's Prize shortlisted authors Hilary Mantel+ Angie Cruz, chaired by Kate Mosse, and featuring dramatic readings from the author's shortlisted books from actors Ben Miles + Coral Peña.
Writing Your First Chapter with Diana Evans, Hattie Brett and more Womens Prize for Fiction 2020-10-27 | In our recent Writing Your First Chapter event for budding writers in partnership with Grazia UK, our panel included industry experts Diana Evans, award-winning writer, Women’s Prize shortlisted author and Women’s Prize X Grazia First Chapter Competition judge; Hattie Brett, editor of Grazia, Lucy Morris Curtis Brown literary agent and Discoveries judge; and Kishani Widyaratna, Commissioning Editor at Picador Books. They discussed what it takes to build a literary career, demystify the publishing process, and revealed exclusive insider tips on how to get started on your writing journey.Diana also revealed the winner and runners-up of our tenth Women’s Prize X Grazia First Chapter Competition, Abigail Moss, selected from hundreds of entries.
What are the 2021 Womens Prize judges looking for in a winning book? Womens Prize for Fiction 2020-10-21 | Chair of Judges, Bernardine Evaristo, is joined by Elizabeth Day, podcaster, author and journalist; Vick Hope, TV and Radio presenter, journalist and writer; Nesrine Malik, Guardian columnist and writer; and Sarah-Jane Mee, Sky news presenter and broadcaster.Learn what our judges will be looking for in a winning book in our behind-the-scenes video, recorded at the judges' first meeting at The AllBright club in Mayfair.
Watch the winner of the 25th #WomensPrize for Fiction revealed live Womens Prize for Fiction 2020-09-09 | The winner of the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction will be unveiled tonight, 9th September 2020 at 7pm BST by Chair of Judges Martha Lane Fox. Tune in live to see the big reveal, plus watch a live Q&A with the winner. Joining Martha on the 2020 judging panel are writer and activist Scarlett Curtis, writer and activist, Melanie Eusebe, co-founder of the Black British Business Awards, author and comedian Viv Groskop and Paula Hawkins, international bestselling author.The 2020 shortlist is as follows.Dominicana by Angie CruzGirl, Woman, Other by Bernardine EvaristoA Thousand Ships by Natalie HaynesThe Mirror and the Light by Hilary MantelHamnet by Maggie O’ FarrellWeather by Jenny OffillTune in live and find out who the winner will be.
Laura Bates, Leyla Hussein and more on Womens Voices in the Wake of COVID-19 Womens Prize for Fiction 2020-08-14 | The Women's Prize for Fiction presents a very special Zoom event looking at the disproportionate impact on women and girls through the Covid-19 emergency, featuring The Everyday Sexism Project's Laura Bates, activist and psychotherapist Leyla Hussein and bestselling novelist Kate Mosse, chaired by You Magazine's Jo Elvin.
Meet the 2020 Womens Prize judges Womens Prize for Fiction 2019-11-06 | Meet the judges for the 25th year of the Women’s Prize for Fiction! The Chair of Judges for 2020 will be businesswoman, philanthropist and public servant Martha Lane Fox, who is joined by writer and activist Scarlett Curtis; Melanie Eusebe, co-founder of the Black British Business Awards; Viv Groskop, author and comedian; and international bestselling author Paula Hawkins, who together form the Prize's 25th judging panel.
Join the Womens Prize Patrons Circle Womens Prize for Fiction 2019-11-05 | For nearly twenty-five years, the Women's Prize for Fiction has sought to transform the cultural conversation around women and has celebrated diversity in all its forms. Help us to continue to inspire the writers and readers of tomorrow. Join our Patrons' Circle and enable us to do more to champion women's voices and put books into readers' hands. Benefits include invitations to exclusive events, being named on the website and the opportunity to play an active role in the future of the Prize. womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/support-us
The Womens Prize for Fiction 2019 Womens Prize for Fiction 2019-07-11 | The Women’s Prize for Fiction is the UK’s most prestigious annual book award for fiction written by a woman.Find out how you can get involved and become a sponsor: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/about/sponsors
Support the Womens Prize for Fiction Womens Prize for Fiction 2019-03-07 | For twenty-four years, the Women's Prize for Fiction has sought to transform the cultural conversation around women and has celebrated diversity in all its forms. Now you can help us inspire the writers and readers of tomorrow. Our Patrons' Circle is now live. There are two levels of commitment: Patron for a one-off or recurring donation of £1000 a year, or Prize Circle Patron for a one-off or recurring donation of £5000 a year. Our new Patrons scheme will enable us to do more to champion women's voices and put books into readers' hands. Benefits include invitations to exclusive events, a signed set of the shortlisted books, being named on the website and the opportunity to play an active role in the future of the Prize.Find out more here: womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/support-us
2019 Womens Prize Judges on their favourite books by women Womens Prize for Fiction 2018-12-20 | Watch the video and audio clip below to find out which incredible books by women Professor Kate Williams, Arifa Akbar, Leyla Hussein and Sarah Wood chose as their all-time favourites.
Meet the 2019 Womens Prize judges Womens Prize for Fiction 2018-11-15 | We're delighted to announce the fantastic 2019 Women's Prize for Fiction judging panel.Chair of Judges, Professor Kate Williams, author, historian and Professor of history is joined by Arifa Akbar, journalist and critic; Dolly Alderton, columnist, broadcaster and author; Leyla Hussein, campaigner and psychotherapist and digital entrepreneur Sarah Wood
The Womens Prize for Fiction 2018 Womens Prize for Fiction 2018-06-29 | The Women’s Prize for Fiction is the UK’s most prestigious annual book award for fiction written by a woman.Founded in 1996, the Prize was set up to celebrate excellence, originality and accessibility in writing by women throughout the world.For sponsorship enquires please contact info@womensprizeforfiction.co.uk.
Watch the moment when Kamila Shamsie won the 2018 Womens Prize Womens Prize for Fiction 2018-06-08 | Watch the moment when Kamila Shamsie won the 2018 Women's Prize for Fiction for Home Fire
The 2018 Shortlist Reviewed Womens Prize for Fiction 2018-05-18 | Our brilliant 2018 judges review this year's fantastic Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist.
Catherine Mayer at the Womens Prize @ Baileys Book Bar Womens Prize for Fiction 2018-04-25 | Catherine Mayer on the Women's Equality Party at the Women's Prize @ Baileys Book Bar
