Submissions for the $20,000 Penguin Literary Prize 2025 are now open

The annual Penguin Literary Prize returns, offering literary fiction writers the opportunity to win $20,000 and publish with PRH AU.

The details

• The prize: $20,000 and the opportunity to publish with PRH AU

• Eligibility: Submissions open to all Australian residents aged 18+, more T&C here

• Submitting: Entries can be submitted here or at penguin.com.au/penguinliteraryprize

• Important dates:

• Submissions close on 16 December 2024 at 11:59 PM AEDT

• Shortlist announced 13 March 2025, 10 AM AEDT

• Winner announced 12 June 2025, 10 AM AEDT