Overview
The Amazon Canada First Novel Award has been an essential a part of Canadian literary tradition since its inception in 1976. This prestigious award has launched the careers of a few of Canada’s most beloved and influential novelists. Previous winners embrace Michael Ondaatje, Joan Barfoot, Joy Kogawa, W.P. Kinsella, Nino Ricci, Rohinton Mistry, Michael Redhill, Mona Awad, Katherena Vermette, Casey Plett, Michelle Good, and Alicia Elliott, to call just a few.
Each yr, the Amazon Canada First Novel Award honors distinctive debut works of fiction by Canadian authors. The award goals to acknowledge rising literary expertise and supply monetary help to authors at first of their careers.
Award Categories and Prizes
Adult Novel Category
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Prize:
- Winner: $60,000
- Finalists (5): $6,000 every
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Eligibility:
- The guide have to be a debut grownup novel revealed between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
- Novels slated for publication between February 10, 2025, and March 31, 2025, should submit an advance copy.
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Submission Deadline:
- All submissions have to be obtained no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) on February 9, 2025.
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What to Submit:
- A replica of the guide (revealed or advance copy if relevant).
- Please submit the guide in English or French, so long as it’s the unique model of the novel.
Submit to the Adult Novel Category
Rules and Regulations for the Adult Novel Category
Youth Short Story Category
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Prize:
- Winner: $5,000
- Finalists (5): $500 every
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Eligibility:
- Open to younger authors aged 13 to 17 who’re Canadian residents or everlasting residents.
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Submission Details:
- Short story: Under 3,000 phrases in size.
- Language: Stories could also be written in both English or French.
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Submission Deadline:
- All submissions have to be obtained no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) on February 9, 2025.
Submit to the Youth Short Story Category
Rules and Regulations for the Youth Short Story Category
How to Apply
To apply for the 2025 Amazon Canada First Novel Award, please observe these steps:
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Prepare Your Submission:
- For Adult Novel submissions, submit a replica of your guide (revealed or advance copy).
- For Youth Short Story submissions, guarantee your brief story is not more than 3,000 phrases.
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Complete Your Submission:
- All submissions have to be submitted on-line or mailed to the supplied deal with by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. (EST) on February 9, 2025.
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Application Form:
- Submit an software kind alongside along with your manuscript and any required paperwork.
Important Dates
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Submission Deadline:
- February 9, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. (EST)
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Winner Notification:
- Winners and finalists will probably be notified by mid-March 2025.
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Award Ceremony:
- The award ceremony will happen later in 2025, with full particulars to be introduced.
Contact Information
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We look ahead to receiving your submissions and celebrating Canada’s subsequent nice literary voices!
