The Virago/The Pool New Crime Writer Award is inviting entries from debut women crime writers.
Virago, which has been at the forefront of women’s publishing since its foundation in 1973, has joined up with The Pool, a digital platform for women, to find an exceptional new female crime writer for Virago.
The winner will be awarded a Virago publishing contract with a £7,500 advance. The winning writer will also get two hours of mentoring with author Jill Dawson.