Women's Prize for Fiction
Given by Women's Prize Trust
Other Names: Orange Prize for Fiction (1996–2006 & 2009–12), Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction (2014–2017)
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The Women's Prize for Fiction (previously called Orange Prize for Fiction (1996–2006 & 2009–12), Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction (2007–2008) and Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction
show more (2014–2017)) is one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, annually awarded to a female author of any nationality for the best original full-length novel written in English, and published in the United Kingdom in the preceding year show lessWinner 28
Shortlist 168
Longlist 521
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The Women's Prize for Fiction (previously called Orange Prize for Fiction (1996–2006 & 2009–12), Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction (2007–2008) and Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction (2014–2017)) is one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, annually awarded to a female author of any nationality for the best original full-length novel written in English, and published in the United Kingdom in the preceding year
(English, Wikipedia)Formerly known as the Orange Prize for Fiction (2008-2012) and the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction (1996-2008), Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction is one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, awarded annually for the best original full-length novel by a female author of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK in the preceding year. The winner of the prize receives £30,000, along with a bronze sculpture called the "Bessie" created by artist Grizel Niven, the sister of actor/writer David Niven.
See also the pages for:
the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist, the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist, the Orange Prize Longlist, the Orange Prize Shortlist, and the Orange Prize for Fiction (English, Member-written)
Formerly known as the Orange Prize for Fiction (2008-2012) and the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction (1996-2008), Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction is one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, awarded annually for the best original full-length novel by a female author of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK in the preceding year. The winner of the prize receives £30,000, along with a bronze sculpture called the "Bessie" created by artist Grizel Niven, the sister of actor/writer David Niven.
See also the pages for:
the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist, the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, the Orange Prize Longlist, the Orange Prize Shortlist, and the Orange Prize for Fiction (English, Member-written)
Formerly known as the Orange Prize for Fiction (2008-2012) and the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction (1996-2008), Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction is one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, awarded annually for the best original full-length novel by a female author of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK in the preceding year. The winner of the prize receives £30,000, along with a bronze sculpture called the "Bessie" created by artist Grizel Niven, the sister of actor/writer David Niven.
See also the pages for:
the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist, the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, the Orange Prize Longlist, the Orange Prize Shortlist, and the Orange Prize for Fiction (English, Member-written)
As of 2013, the Orange Prize for Fiction changed sponsors, and is now Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, and is one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, awarded annually for the best original full-length novel by a female author of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK in the preceding year. The winner of the prize receives £30,000, along with a bronze sculpture called the "Bessie" created by artist Grizel Niven, the sister of actor/writer David Niven.
Launched in 2005 in partnership with Arts Council England, the Orange Award for New Writers celebrates emerging female literary talent. and potential
All first works of fiction, including novels, short story collections and novellas, written by women of any age or nationality and published as a book in the UK are eligible to enter. The emphasis of the award is on emerging talent and the evidence of future potential. Books can be entered for both the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction and the Orange Broadband Award for New Writers in any given year. Judges look for writers who demonstrate excellence, originality and accessibility.
See also the pages for:
the Orange Prize for Fiction, the Orange Prize Shortlist, and Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist
(English, Member-written)
See also the pages for:
Orange Prize for Fiction, and the Orange Prize Longlist
(English, Member-written)
The Orange Prize for Fiction (known as the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction from 2007 to 2008) is one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, awarded annually for the best original full-length novel by a female author of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK in the preceding year. As of 2013 it was rebranded as the "Women's Prize for Fiction".
Prize winners from 2013 to 2017 can be found at Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction.
Prize winners from 2018 can be found at Women's Prize for Fiction.
The LibraryThing awards page for the longlist can be found here.
The winner of the prize receives £30,000, along with a bronze sculpture called the "Bessie" created by artist Grizel Niven, the sister of actor/writer David Niven.
The LibraryThing awards page for the shortlist can be found here.
The LibraryThing awards page for the longlist can be found here. (English, Member-written)
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