Notable Press Award

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The Notable Press Award for Debut Novel is an annual literary prize established to honor exceptional first-time novelists. This award celebrates outstanding debut novels that exhibit compelling narratives, arresting characters, and vivid writing. The recipient of the Notable Press Award for Debut Novel will receive advertising funding along with national recognition and support to further their literary career. The winner will also receive an award plaque.

The award is open to debut novels published in the United States between January 1 and December 31 of the award year. Submissions are accepted from publishers, agents, and authors, and are reviewed by a panel of esteemed judges from the literary community. The winner being announced in November.

The Notable Press Award for Debut Novel aims to preserve the novel as an art form and to support the longevity of the writer’s literary career. By recognizing and celebrating new voices in fiction, the award seeks to encourage the continued creation of high-quality literature and to provide debut authors with the recognition and support they need to reach a wider audience.