London, UK – June 12, 2024 – The prestigious 2024 Prize for Commercial Non-Fiction will be hosted by Robinson, an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group. This year, the prize seeks to celebrate outstanding works of commercial non-fiction aimed at general readers, covering any topic within the diverse field of psychology.
About the Prize:
The 2024 Prize for Commercial Non-Fiction is dedicated to recognizing and rewarding exceptional writing that makes complex psychological concepts accessible and engaging for a broad audience. We invite authors to submit their works on any psychological topic, provided it is designed to captivate and inform the public.
Submission Details:
- Eligibility: Works of commercial non-fiction on any topic within psychology
- Target Audience: General readers
- Publisher: Robinson, an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group
About Robinson:
Robinson is renowned for publishing high-quality non-fiction that appeals to a wide readership. As an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group, Robinson has a rich history of delivering insightful and compelling content across various genres.
About Little, Brown Book Group:
Little, Brown Book Group is one of the UK’s most prominent publishing houses, known for its diverse range of titles and commitment to literary excellence. The group has a strong reputation for nurturing talent and bringing thought-provoking works to the market.
For more information on submission guidelines and deadlines, please visit Robinson’s Website.
Join us in celebrating the power of psychology to enlighten and inspire readers worldwide through the 2024 Prize for Commercial Non-Fiction.
KEY DATES
23rd May 2024 – Submissions open
31st July 2024 – Submissions close
1st September 2024 – Shortlist selected
15th October 2024 – Winner announced
Please contact thefuturebookshelf@hachette.co.uk for any queries.
WHAT IS THE PRIZE?
The winner will receive an offer to publish with Robinson including an advance against royalties of at least £5000, plus:
A detailed letter from a Robinson editor giving feedback on their entry, and a follow-up online mentoring session
An introductory meeting with at least one literary agent.
CRITERIA FOR ENTRY
Entrants must be unagented and previously unpublished, aged 18 or over, resident in the UK and from a Black, Asian, mixed heritage or multiple ethnic background, or must identify as disabled, gender diverse, part of the LGBTQIA+ community or from a cultural or religious minority.
Entry requirements are a brief description and overview of the proposed book of up to 500 words, a detailed chapter overview and a sample chapter of between 4000 and 5000 words to be submitted by 31st July 2024.
THE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE JUDGED ON:
The originality of the thesis or concept
The logic and credibility of the argument
The rigour of the research
The clarity and accessibility of the writing
The relevance of the topic to general and/or non-academic readers
The usefulness of the advice
Entries must be submitted by midnight on the 31st July 2024.
Full terms and conditions are available here.
THE JUDGES
Evelyn Carter (winner of the New Voices Award 2023)
Deborah Husbands (expert psychologist at the University of Westminster)
Amandeep Singh (literary agent at The Good Literary Agency)
Andrew McAleer (Editorial Director, Robinson)
Jessica Purdue (Rights Director, Little, Brown Book Group)
Nicole Thomas (co-chair of Hachette’s THRIVE network)
