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The 4th Luke Bitmead Writer’s Bursary

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Closing date: 
31 August 2011
Entry: 
Eligibility: unpublished but complete novels
Prize: 
he top prize is a publishing contract with Legend Press, as well as a cash bursary.

The 4th Luke Bitmead Writer’s Bursary

Closing date 31 August 2011

Eligibility: unpublished but complete novels

The Luke Bitmead Writer’s Bursary was set up shortly after Luke’s death in 2006 by his family to support and encourage the work of fledgling novel writers. The top prize is a publishing contract with Legend Press, as well as a cash bursary.  

Luke was the author of the brilliant White Summer (the first novel to be published by Legend Press) and co-author of Heading South. Information about Luke can be found at www.lukebitmead.com.

Only adult fiction is eligible for this bursary, no children's books or non-fiction.  The judging panel will consist of Luke’s family and Legend Press.

Novels must be already completed before entry. Unfinished manuscripts will not be accepted. Your entry should be sent by email and include the following:

  • The first 3-4 chapters of your novel
  • A synopsis (maximum 1 page)
  • A personal statement outlining why you would particularly benefit from the bursary.

Entrants must be aged 16 or over. There is no upper age restriction for entry but all submissions must be from first-time, non-published authors – particularly those who are talented but whose personal or financial circumstances are making it especially hard for them to focus on writing as a career.


The 2010 bursary was inundated with entries and Legend Press looks forward to reading your work and discovering more talented authors, to join our fantastic alumni!

Submissions and all enquiries should be sent to bitmeadbursary@legendpress.co.uk.

 

 

Closing date: 
31 August 2011
Entry: 
Eligibility: unpublished but complete novels
Prize: 
he top prize is a publishing contract with Legend Press, as well as a cash bursary.