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We have a longlist! The news has been shared with the successful writers but remains confidential for now while judges assess the entries anonymously.
If you submitted your work for consideration, and have not been notified, you have not been longlisted on this occasion.
Further details 2nd Oct.
If you submitted your work for consideration, and have not been notified, you have not been longlisted on this occasion.
Further details 2nd Oct.
This week, we welcomed Danielle and Shreya, new interns for #DMIP They'll have an amazing time in Rights with friends @profilebooks.bsky.social, @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social & agencies PEW, RCW, David Higham, ILA and Lutyens & Rubinstein, @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This week, we welcomed Danielle and Shreya, new interns for #DMIP They'll have an amazing time in Rights with friends @profilebooks.bsky.social, @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social & agencies PEW, RCW, David Higham, ILA and Lutyens & Rubinstein, @greyhoundliterary.bsky.social
We have a longlist! The news has been shared with the successful writers but remains confidential for now while judges assess the entries anonymously.
If you submitted your work for consideration, and have not been notified, you have not been longlisted on this occasion.
Further details 2nd Oct.
If you submitted your work for consideration, and have not been notified, you have not been longlisted on this occasion.
Further details 2nd Oct.
August 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
We have a longlist! The news has been shared with the successful writers but remains confidential for now while judges assess the entries anonymously.
If you submitted your work for consideration, and have not been notified, you have not been longlisted on this occasion.
Further details 2nd Oct.
If you submitted your work for consideration, and have not been notified, you have not been longlisted on this occasion.
Further details 2nd Oct.
Some of the books that caught the eye of our judges as unpublished works over the past decade. Impressive, eh?
2025's winner announced in November.
The history of the Deborah Rogers Award is here: www.deborahrogersfoundation.org
2025's winner announced in November.
The history of the Deborah Rogers Award is here: www.deborahrogersfoundation.org
June 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Some of the books that caught the eye of our judges as unpublished works over the past decade. Impressive, eh?
2025's winner announced in November.
The history of the Deborah Rogers Award is here: www.deborahrogersfoundation.org
2025's winner announced in November.
The history of the Deborah Rogers Award is here: www.deborahrogersfoundation.org
Previous Deborah Rogers Award recipients
The Trembling Hand by Mathelinda Nabugodi
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
Ponti by Sharlene Teo
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa by Stephen Buoro
Alligator & Other Stories by Dima Alzayat ...
The Trembling Hand by Mathelinda Nabugodi
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
Ponti by Sharlene Teo
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa by Stephen Buoro
Alligator & Other Stories by Dima Alzayat ...
June 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Previous Deborah Rogers Award recipients
The Trembling Hand by Mathelinda Nabugodi
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
Ponti by Sharlene Teo
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa by Stephen Buoro
Alligator & Other Stories by Dima Alzayat ...
The Trembling Hand by Mathelinda Nabugodi
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
Ponti by Sharlene Teo
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa by Stephen Buoro
Alligator & Other Stories by Dima Alzayat ...
After a decade championing new writing, the DRF's Writers Award gets a new look and new name, honouring the remarkable literary agent who was its inspiration.
£10k for winner to complete 1st book & £3k for runners up.
Winner announced 2 November 2025
£10k for winner to complete 1st book & £3k for runners up.
Winner announced 2 November 2025
June 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
After a decade championing new writing, the DRF's Writers Award gets a new look and new name, honouring the remarkable literary agent who was its inspiration.
£10k for winner to complete 1st book & £3k for runners up.
Winner announced 2 November 2025
£10k for winner to complete 1st book & £3k for runners up.
Winner announced 2 November 2025
The deadline is approaching! #unpublished writers, don't miss this fantastic opportunity. Entries can be fiction, non-fiction, short stories, young adult and childrens. Full deets are on our website: deborahrogersfoundation.org/writers-award
March 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The deadline is approaching! #unpublished writers, don't miss this fantastic opportunity. Entries can be fiction, non-fiction, short stories, young adult and childrens. Full deets are on our website: deborahrogersfoundation.org/writers-award
Calling all #unpublishedwriters! A career-defining opportunity. Prize allumni inc Deepa Anapara, Imogen Hermes Gower, Stephen Bouro - and 2021 Award Winner, The Trembling Hand by Mathelinda Nabugodi is coming this summer.
👉 deborahrogersfoundation.org/writersaward
👉 deborahrogersfoundation.org/writersaward
March 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Calling all #unpublishedwriters! A career-defining opportunity. Prize allumni inc Deepa Anapara, Imogen Hermes Gower, Stephen Bouro - and 2021 Award Winner, The Trembling Hand by Mathelinda Nabugodi is coming this summer.
👉 deborahrogersfoundation.org/writersaward
👉 deborahrogersfoundation.org/writersaward
Subscribe to the mailing list for the DRF Newsletter (x3 a year) or catch up: deborahrogersfoundation.org. Contains news of the 2025 Writers Award for #unpublishedauthors (deadline 31 March) & details of a new partnership as the DRF supports the #LiteraryTranslationCentre at #LondonBookFair.
March 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Subscribe to the mailing list for the DRF Newsletter (x3 a year) or catch up: deborahrogersfoundation.org. Contains news of the 2025 Writers Award for #unpublishedauthors (deadline 31 March) & details of a new partnership as the DRF supports the #LiteraryTranslationCentre at #LondonBookFair.
Calling all aspiring writers - the #DRFWritersAward is open for submissions. This prize offers £10,000 to support an unpublished writer to complete their book. Entry criteria on the website plus a link for submissions. Take a look www.deborahrogersfoundation.org/writers-award
Writer's Award
An award of £10,000 will be presented to a first-time writer whose submission demonstrates literary talent and who needs financial support to complete their work.
www.deborahrogersfoundation.org
January 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Calling all aspiring writers - the #DRFWritersAward is open for submissions. This prize offers £10,000 to support an unpublished writer to complete their book. Entry criteria on the website plus a link for submissions. Take a look www.deborahrogersfoundation.org/writers-award