Have you dreamed of a writing career but don’t have the confidence to give it a go? Or feel that there are too many barriers to the publishing world to getting your work published? Join bestselling novelist and Discoveries chair of judges, Kate Mosse for an inspiring talk about her journey and the Women’s Prize Discoveries writing programme […]

Have you dreamed of a writing career but don’t have the confidence to give it a go? Or feel that there are too many barriers to the publishing world to getting your work published? Join bestselling novelist and Discoveries chair of judges, Kate Mosse for an inspiring talk about her journey and the Women’s Prize Discoveries writing programme […]

Get inspired to start preparing your submission to Discoveries 2026. Learn how to write a great opening that will inspire your readers to keep turning the page and uncover what the judges are looking for from submissions. This event will be chaired by Abby Parsons, Senior Courses Manager at CBC. The panel includes Discoveries 2026 […]

Join bestselling author and Founder Director of the Women's Prizes, Kate Mosse, for a literary lunch on International Women's Day (8 March) at Mount St. Restaurant, London. Hosted in Mount St. Restaurant's iconic Scottish Room, guests will enjoy a champagne reception followed by a two-course meal. Main (a choice of) Coronation chicken salad, soft boiled […]

The most engaging conversations, most captivating books and very best names in women’s writing, all in an exquisite London location – the ultimate day festival for readers and writers alike is back for 2026! Join the Women’s Prize Trust in Bedford Square Gardens on June 10 2026 for Women’s Prize LIVE. We’ll be hosting a […]

Join us to celebrate the 2026 Women's Prizes for Fiction and Non-Fiction shortlists, in London’s beautiful Bedford Square Gardens. On the eve of the winners announcement, the 12 shortlisted authors of both Prizes will be taking to the stage at Women's Prize LIVE in conversation with their respective Chair of Judges, Julia Gillard and Thangam […]

Heading to Edinburgh International Book Festival this August? Join us at 11:45am - 12:45pm on Friday 28 August at Venue NW as we hear readings from Discoveries alumni Niamh Connolly, Georgia Moorhouse, Beena Nadeem and Tara O’Sullivan. Set to publish their debut novels in 2027 and 2028, early versions of which were recognised by Discoveries […]

Join Ela Lee – critically-acclaimed author of Jaded and Minbak and Forbes 30 under 30 honouree – for an immersive creative writing workshop. Hear about Ela's process and guidance on all stages of creative writing, from coming up with ideas to drafting those first few pages, to structuring your novel and then getting published. With […]