Independent Irish publisher Mercier Press is inviting entries from unpublished writers resident in Ireland for its Fiction Competition 2017.
The competition is for first-time writers of adult or young adult fiction. The winner will receive €1,000 and a publishing deal with Mercier Press.
To enter, send a minimum of 10,000-12,000 of original, unpublished fiction aimed at adults or young adults, plus a 1,000-word synopsis. The completed novel should be no longer than 100,000 words.