2012 Paris Literary Prize
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February 29, 2012 - Submissions Open

September 1, 2012 - Submissions Deadline


September 15, 2012 - Extended Deadline

June 15, 2013 - Prize Ceremony

Paris Literary Prize sponsors Shakespeare And Company the de Groot Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enter?
  Please read our complete entry information here.

What are the submission requirements?
  Please read our full submission requirements.

Can I enter this contest more than once?
  Yes, you can enter as often as you like. Each entry is considered separately, therefore you will need to pay the entry fee each time.

Is the contest only open to French citizens?
  No, this contest is open to anyone over 18 years old from anywhere in the world.

Do I have to submit my work in English?
  Yes, all works must be submitted in English.

Are the submissions blinded?
  Yes, the judges will not be aware of the entrants' identities.

Are translations eligible?
  Yes, but the author and the original work are subject to the same terms and conditions as all other entries.

Since this is called the Paris Literary Prize, do the submissions have to be about Paris?
  No, your novella can be about any topic set anywhere in the world.

Do I keep my content rights if I enter?
  Yes. Each submission remains the property of the entrant.

Can I submit my manuscript after September 1st?
  There is a late submission period from September 2nd to midnight September 15th. Any manuscripts received within this period will be charged a late fee.