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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 4h

Yesterday we announced the 2026 #WomensPrize judges. Now it’s time to get to know them – and their reading habits – a little better, starting with the Fiction panel!

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Thangam Debbonaire @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social · 12h

It’s so exciting to be chairing the non-fiction @womensprize.bsky.social 2026 alongside a fantastic group of women - and alongside another fantastic group judging the fiction prize chaired by Julia Gillard! 👇🏽

Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 1d

Meet the Judges of the 2026 Women’s Prizes!

A warm welcome to: Julia Gillard, @monaarshiwrites.bsky.social, Salma El-Wardany, Cariad Lloyd and Annie Macmanus, and Thangam Debbonaire, Roma Agrawal, Nicola Elliott, Nina Stibbe and Nicola Williams.

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 1d

Meet the Judges of the 2026 Women’s Prizes!

A warm welcome to: Julia Gillard, @monaarshiwrites.bsky.social, Salma El-Wardany, Cariad Lloyd and Annie Macmanus, and Thangam Debbonaire, Roma Agrawal, Nicola Elliott, Nina Stibbe and Nicola Williams.

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 1d

With thanks to Audible, Baileys and @findmypast.bsky.social

📷 Will Carne Studios©

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 1d

Introducing our judges for the 2026 Women’s Prizes! Chaired by the former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard and Baroness Thangam Debbonaire, these two incredible panels include poets, broadcasters, founders, comedians, DJs and more. Learn more at: womensprize.com/meet-the-jud...

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 2d

2pm (BST) tomorrow! Who's excited?

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 8d

The 2026 Prize cycle is about to begin!

Join us at 2pm (BST) next Wednesday 8 October as we reveal the 10 brilliant women that make up the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction and Women's Prize for Non-Fiction judging panels🤩

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 2d

Feminist campaigner and founder of Sex Ed Matters, Laura Coryton joins Vick on #Bookshelfie this week, discussing the books which have inspired her campaigning and why sex education in schools still needs to evolve. Listen now: link.chtbl.com/Womens_Prize...

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 4d

Early bird tickets to #WomensPrizeLIVE2026 expire at midnight tonight - book yours now: womensprize.com/event/womens...

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 6d

Early-bird tickets to #WomensPrizeLIVE2026 are now live on our website!

The #WomensPrize newsletter subscribers were quick – so there's only a limited-number of tickets left at this one-time special price. Get yours now before it's too late, here: womensprize.com/event/womens...

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 8d

The 2026 Prize cycle is about to begin!

Join us at 2pm (BST) next Wednesday 8 October as we reveal the 10 brilliant women that make up the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction and Women's Prize for Non-Fiction judging panels🤩

#WomensPrize #WomensPrizeforFiction #WomensPrizeforNonFiction

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 9d

Early bird tickets to #WomensPrize LIVE 2026 go on sale THIS WEEK – with newsletter subscribers getting first dibs.

Tickets are strictly limited – make sure you're signed up to our newsletter to be the first to hear! womensprize.com/newsletter/

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 9d

Joining Vick Hope on #Bookshelfie this week is body positivity influencer and feminist writer #MeganJayneCrabbe. Listen as Megan discusses female hunger, moving beyond the ‘male saviour’ narrative and more, alongside the five books by women that have shaped her: bit.ly/Bookshelfie.

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 13d

Last week we announced that #Discoveries2026 is open for entries – but what is it that the judges are looking for? Watch to find out: youtu.be/g9oEzU45H0c

What are the 2026 Discoveries judges looking for?

Last week we announced that Discoveries 2026 is open for entries – but what is it that the judges looking for? Discoveries is our free writer development programme and prize run in partnership with Audible, Curtis Brown Literary and Talent Agency and Curtis Brown Creative writing school that supports unagented and unpublished women in the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands to write their first novels. Learn more about Discoveries, here: https://womensprize.com/writers/discoveries/

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 16d

Series 8 of #Bookshelfie is back and kicking it off is none other than comedian #JoanneMcNally. On this week's episode, Joanne talks to Vick Hope all about her love for Bridget Jones, and why she’s drawn to stories about break-ups and revenge. Listen and subscribe here: bit.ly/Bookshelfie.

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 22d

There's just a few days to go until these incredible speakers will be taking to the stage at Cadogan Hall for our event #WomensWords this Sunday! Book your ticket now before it's too late: bit.ly/46KaHQb

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 23d

Some tips for your #Discoveries2026 entry from 2026 judge @dorothykoomson.bsky.social 👇

‘Dr’ Dorothy Koomson @dorothykoomson.bsky.social · 23d

It’s been a difficult few days, so am grateful to have something positive to share: I’m a judge for @womensprize.bsky.social #Discoveries2026 If you’ve always wanted to write a novel & have it looked at by professionals, this is your chance. Get together 10,000 words to submit by 12 Jan 2026. 1/5

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ed public relations @edpr.bsky.social · 23d

#Discoveries2026 entries are now open! The @womensprize.bsky.social's free programme and award that supports unagented and unpublished women🖋And we’re delighted to share that global bestselling author @dorothykoomson.bsky.social has joined the 2026 panel of judges👏

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 23d

#Discoveries2026 is now open for submissions!

We've partnered with @womensprize.bsky.social, Curtis Brown literary agency and Audible to run this development programme and prize for unpublished women writers in the UK and Ireland. Enter by 12 Jan 2026: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/discoveries-...

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks to our judges @katemossewriter.bsky.social , Nussaibah Younis, @dorothykoomson.bsky.social , Anna Davis and Ciara Finan and our partners Audible, @curtisbrownbooks.bsky.social , and @cbcreative.bsky.social.

Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 23d

It’s time to get writing… #Discoveries2026 is now open for entries! Discoveries is our free writer development programme and prize that supports unagented and unpublished women in the UK and Ireland to write their first novels. Hear more from our 2026 judging panel here: youtu.be/c1eO73MNnEU

Discoveries 2026 is now open for submissions!

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 24d

#Discoveries2026 is opening for entries TOMORROW! Make sure you’re signed up to our Writers’ Room newsletter to be the first to learn who’s on our 2026 judging panel and more: womensprize.com/sign-up-to-o...

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 28d

We are thrilled to announce that Malala Yousafzai will be joining us at Women’s Words at Cadogan Hall on 21 September in advance of her new memoir 'Finding My Way' publishing in October. Learn more and book your tickets here: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/wom...

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · Sep 7

At our event Women's Words: From Page to Stage at #ChelseaArtsFestival on 21 September, some of the UK’s most compelling performers will take to stage at Cadogan Hall to bring to life a rich tapestry of writing by women. With only two weeks to go, we were wondering – what would you have them read?

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · Sep 4

Calling all UK-based @lizgilbert.bsky.social fans! Remember you can include a copy of Elizabeth's landmark memoir, All the Way to the River from @waterstones.bsky.social with your ticket to our very special online launch event with Elizabeth on the 7 October! Book your tickets below:

Elizabeth Gilbert: All the Way to the River - Women's Prize

Join us for a very special online launch event with internationally bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert, presented by the Women’s Prize Trust, as she discusses her highly anticipated new book, All […...

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · Sep 1

We’re so thrilled to announce a new partnership with @hachetteuk.bsky.social to support writer development – including a mentoring scheme for aspiring non-fiction #writers and the first ever #DiscoveriesDay! womensprize.com/womens-prize...

Women’s Prize Trust announces Hachette UK partnership to support writer development - Women's Prize

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