Posted by Maleeha Mir on 12 November 2025, in Byte Experts, Member news, News
The Libraro Book Deal Prize is a new global competition designed to open up publishing opportunities for emerging writers and discover new voices through the Libraro platform.
Libraro is a digital publishing platform that helps writers share their work safely, retain full copyright and reach readers, agents, and publishers. By combining blockchain protected discoverability with professional support and author protection The Libraro Book Deal Prize gives emerging voices a secure and inclusive path into publishing.
One winner will receive a £50,000 publishing package (£30,000 advance and £20,000 marketing contribution), with additional support for shortlisted authors to refine and present their work to publishers. Entry is free and open to writers aged 18+ worldwide who are currently unrepresented by a literary agent.
Key Dates
- Entries open: 8 January 2026
- Entries close: 31 January 2026
- Reader voting: 1-28 February 2026
- Winner announced: by 18 April 2026
Writers are invited to submit:
- The Story About Your Story (a short reflection on the work and inspiration behind it)
- A Blurb (a concise description of the work)
- Sample Chapters (up to 10,000 words)
- Full First Draft (secure upload only, visible to judges and partners with permission)
Submissions can be from any adult fiction genre, including crossover YA. Entrants retain full copyright, and all entries will be moderated for originality and quality. The judging process combines platform engagement with an industry panel assessment, culminating in a shortlist of six writers.
For writers to be able to upload for free, we need to include the code.:
To upload now for FREE, register as a WRITER on libraro.com with the LIBRARO2025 code before entries formally open.
For more information or to pre-register, please visit www.libraro.com or contact us at info@libraro.com.
