Catherine Chanter, Nicola Garrard and Carly Reagon

Are you longing to see your novel in print but don't know where to start? Find out about the whole process from draft through to finding an agent and publisher from previous nominees and winners of the prestigious Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize, renowned for helping undiscovered female writers launch their literary careers. A panel of shortlisted authors who went on to secure publishing deals share insider information and advice on how to get off the starting block. Catherine Chanter, author of The Well, was the winner in 2013, Nicola Garrard, 29 Locks, and Carly Reagon, The Toll House, were both shortlised in 2019.