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Spotlight Success
Former Spotlight winner, Phil Bowne’s debut “Cows Can’t Jump” is about to hit the shelves. “So much to enjoy in the laugh out loud humour and stiletto-sharp wit.”
New Voices 2020
An opportunity to win a mentoring package worth more than £550.00. New Voices is aimed at writers in the early stages of writing a novel.
Spotlight Results 2020
We are pleased to announce the results of this year’s competition including the name of the winner and finalists.
Spotlight Offers
Like some feedback on your pages? We have two special offers available for a limited period.
Spotlight First Novel Competition 2021
Spotlight is our way of encouraging and celebrating new writers. Find out more.
Spotlight Profiles: Emily Hughes
Spotlight Profiles showcases 2019 winner Emily Hughes with her novel Ghost Boy.
New Voices 2019: Results
We are pleased to announce the winner of this year’s competition is Gibril Kerefah with his West African inspired fantasy PurpleBlack.
2019 Spotlight First Novel Competition Results
We are pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s competition is Emily Hughes. We have also name checked the finalists.
New Voices 2018: Competition Results
We are pleased to announce the results of this year’s competition including the winning entry & the five finalists. Read more.
International Bestselling Sensation
We are immensely proud of former apprentice Alison Belsham who has hit the big time with a striking contemporary crime novel. Read more.
Spotlight Profiles: Philip Bowne
Spotlight Profiles showcases 2018 winner Philip Bowne with his novel, Leaving Europe.
Spotlight Competition Winner 2018
We are pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s competition is Philip Bowne. We have also name checked the finalists.