Books Like Us First Novel Contest Submissions Open

The third annual Books Like Us First Novel Contest, held by Simon & Schuster, is open for submissions through October 13. This year's partner imprint is Atria Books. The aim of the contest, Atria said, is to "facilitate access to the publishing process for writers from underrepresented groups, and to celebrate the diversity of readers across the United States."

A two-week entry period began on September 29. Writers may submit 25 pages of an original adult novel here. In 2024, the author of the selected novel will be offered a $50,000 book deal with Atria Books.

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