Fiction Book Awards
Comprehensive directory of book awards for fiction writers. From prestigious international prizes to regional competitions, find the perfect award for your novel.
About Fiction Book Awards
Fiction awards recognize outstanding achievement in novel writing across literary and commercial categories. The most prestigious include the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, the Booker Prize, and the National Book Award. These awards can significantly boost an author's career through increased visibility, credibility, and book sales.
Whether you write literary fiction, contemporary fiction, or experimental novels, there's an award suited to your work. Many awards accept both traditionally published and self-published works.
Major Fiction Awards
The most prestigious and recognized fiction awards worldwide.
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
America's most prestigious literary award for distinguished fiction by an American author. Prize: $15,000
The Booker Prize
Britain's leading literary award for the best novel written in English. Prize: £50,000
National Book Award for Fiction
One of America's most prestigious literary prizes celebrating the best fiction. Prize: $10,000
Women's Prize for Fiction
Celebrating excellence in fiction written by women worldwide. Prize: £30,000
PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction
Largest peer-juried award for fiction in the United States. Prize: $15,000
International Dublin Literary Award
World's most valuable annual literary prize for a single work of fiction. Prize: €100,000
Debut Fiction Awards
Awards specifically for first-time novelists and debut fiction.
Regional Fiction Awards
Costa Book Awards - Novel
Major UK literary award with separate category for novels. Prize: £5,000
Scotiabank Giller Prize
Canada's most prestigious literary award for fiction. Prize: CAD $100,000
Miles Franklin Literary Award
Australia's most prestigious literary prize for a novel. Prize: AUD $60,000
Fiction Awards FAQ
What are the most prestigious fiction awards?
The most prestigious fiction awards include the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (USA), the Booker Prize (UK), the National Book Award (USA), the Nobel Prize in Literature (International), and the International Dublin Literary Award.
How do I submit my novel to fiction awards?
Most major fiction awards accept submissions through publishers only. However, many awards now accept self-published works directly from authors. Check each award's specific eligibility requirements and submission guidelines.
Do fiction awards accept self-published books?
Increasingly, yes. Awards like the IPPY Awards, Readers' Favorite, and BookLife Prize welcome self-published fiction. Some traditional awards have also begun accepting indie titles.
What is the prize money for fiction awards?
Prize money varies widely. The Dublin Literary Award offers €100,000, the Booker Prize £50,000, and the Pulitzer Prize $15,000. Many smaller awards offer $1,000-$5,000 or non-monetary recognition.