News UPDATING further details of CriminalLines crime writing prize for un-agented debut writers

[E G Logan]

The organisers' more specific definition of what material would be eligible is:

We are accepting crime, thriller, mystery and suspense fiction. If the entry fits into one or more of those categories, it is eligible.

The earlier description (see first story, below) was 'all types of novel with “criminal intent”, from “psychological thrillers, cosy crime to serial killer thrillers”.'

To recap: the £3,500 prize is open to un-agented debut writers, over 18, born in and/or resident in the UK and Ireland. Entry form and rules at: Criminal Lines | AM Heath Literary Agents

Submissions should include the opening 5,000 words, and a synopsis of no more than 1,000 words. The manuscript does not have to be finished. The competition opens 3 August 2023 and closes 7 December 2023.