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* 4. We can only accept submissions from unpublished writers who are residents of the UK or Republic of Ireland, and aged 18 or over. Entrants must also be from a background currently underrepresented in publishing (that would include but is not limited to writers from a socio-economically marginalised background, Black, Asian and minority ethnic writers, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer) writers or disabled writers.)

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* 5. In no more than 250 words, please tell us a bit about yourself, why you’re applying for the Undiscovered Writers' Prize and how you meet the above criteria. You can remind yourself of our eligibility criteria and read our FAQs here (https://www.penguin.co.uk/about/publishing-houses/penguin-michael-joseph/undiscovered-writers-prize)

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* 6. Please upload your Synopsis and Extract in one document. Please submit a synopsis of no more than 500 words, and a 2000-word opening from your horror novel. Make sure you label your document with the title of your piece, and include your name and email on the front sheet of your document.

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