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Twenty7 Books open submission

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Closing date: 
27 September 2015
Entry: 
One-page pitch and 5,000 words from a debut novel, with the entrant having never been published in print before, or had a deal with a traditional publisher.
Prize: 
Editorial feedback and possible publication

Bonnier fiction imprint Twenty7 Books, in association with Cornerstones Literary Consultancy, is launching a 27-day period of open submissions in a bid to find new authors.

During the open submissions period, which will start on 1st September and close midnight 27th September, writers can submit a one-page pitch for their manuscript, plus the first 5,000 words. The novel does not have to be finished and all genres will be considered, although the publisher is looking for mass-market bestsellers and the author must be previously unpublished.

In January 2016, Twenty7 Books will choose five successful writers, who will receive editorial feedback and be considered for publication.

"The unique angle for Twenty7 Books is that we are seeking out the best new commercial authors and supporting the debuts who might otherwise find it hard to get into the trade," said publisher Joel Richardson. "We want to provide a window of opportunity for the as yet undiscovered gems out there, as well as offering advice and support for new authors during our 27 days of open submissions."

Twenty7 Books is an adult fiction imprint that publishes first in e-book, with mass-market paperbacks released around six months later. Richardson was appointed publisher in March,and the first e-book to be released will be Sofia Khan is Not Obliged, which has a publication date of 3rd September.

The open submissions will close midnight on Sunday 27th September.

At least five winners will be announced in January, and will receive editorial feedback as well as the chance to have their finished manuscript considered for publication. Entrants will be required to send in a one page pitch for their manuscript, plus the first 5,000 words. The novel itself does not have to be finished at the point of submission and all fiction genres will be considered, although the winning manuscripts will all have the potential to be a mass-market bestseller for adults. It must be a debut novel, with the entrant having never been published in print before, or had a deal with a traditional publisher.

All of the entries will be read by either a Twenty7 editor or a member of the team at Cornerstones Literary Consultancy.

As well as accepting open submissions, we will be posting online content around the 27 days including editor Q&As on Twitter, blogs on writing tips and pieces from the authors already acquired on the list discussing their writing process.

In order to submit, please email your one page pitch and first 5,000 words as a Word document to hello@twenty7books.com with the subject line OPEN SUBMISSIONS - only entries received between 1st and 27th September will be considered - so hold on tight and brush up that pitch!

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Closing date: 
27 September 2015
Entry: 
One-page pitch and 5,000 words from a debut novel, with the entrant having never been published in print before, or had a deal with a traditional publisher.
Prize: 
Editorial feedback and possible publication