Johnson & Alcock and New Writing North unveil new award for debut writers

Johnson & Alcock, in partnership with New Writing North, has unveiled the Great Northern Read Award for debut writers based in the North of England, with a writer to be awarded the prize each year from 2026 to 2028.

The award, which will become part of the Northern Writers’ Awards, will cover the spectrum of commercial, genre and book club fiction, with an emphasis on gripping, immersive storytelling. It will be open to genres including, but not limited to, crime, mystery, historical, romance, fantasy, SF and book-club fiction.

The winner will receive £2,500, bespoke mentoring from the Johnson & Alcock team and access to New Writing North support including membership to the Society of Authors, networking events and one-to-one support from the talent development team.

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