Win a Publishing Contract with an Advance Against Royalties of $AUD 25K

Closes Friday, 3 April 2026.

North Island, South Island

What are the prize details for the Allen & Unwin Crime Fiction Prize?

The Allen & Unwin Crime Fiction Prize offers a publishing contract with an advance against royalties of $AUD 25,000 for the winner, showcasing the valuable prize details that aim to support both debut and previously published writers.

When does the Allen & Unwin Crime Fiction Prize competition close?

Entries for the Allen & Unwin Crime Fiction Prize are open from 13 October 2025 and will close at midnight AEST on 3 April 2026, providing a clear timeline for competition entry.

What are the entry methods for the Allen & Unwin Crime Fiction Prize?

To enter the Allen & Unwin Crime Fiction Prize, entrants must submit their full-length adult novels in the crime or thriller genre, along with a one-page synopsis and an author biography, through email to crimeprize@allenandunwin.com or via hardcopy if electronic submission is not possible.
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