Larrikin House Adult Contemporary Fiction Prize  

Larrikin House is accepting adult contemporary fiction!

What are we looking for?

A unique idea, characters we love, humour and a killer title. 

It also must be commercial.

What genre are we looking for?

You can enter any genre, but we are specifically interested in crime, thrillers, women’s fiction, and contemporary fiction. 

Your manuscript must not be written, edited, proofread or brainstormed using AI. 

Please send the following in this order:

• Bio - 150 words only
• Previous titles you’ve written (traditionally published only)
• Comparative titles 
• Genre 
• Blurb - max 300 words
• Three chapters 
• Synopsis of the rest of the story. 

All submissions must be emailed to submissions@larrikinhouse.com along with your order number.

Larrikin House Adult Contemporary Fiction Prize

Closes - 31 December 2026

Shortlist - 1 March 2027

Winner announced - 15 March 2027

Entry fee - $50

Prize

• The winning manuscript will receive professional editorial advice and will be considered for publication
• 45 minute Zoom meeting with the publisher to discuss the manuscript and answer any questions you have about the publishing industry.