Award (published work)
ITW Thriller Awards 2027
International Thriller Writers
DeadlineOct 31, 2026Final deadline; no entries after Oct 31, 2026
- Pay / prize
- Thriller Award (no cash stated)
- Entry fee
- Not stated on the awards page or FAQ
- Length
- Novels; short stories under 35,000
- Eligibility & notes
- Works first published in English in 2026 by an ITW Recognized Publisher or an ITW Active Member (self-published OK if Active). Categories: standalone, series, first novel, YA, short story, audiobook. Author or publisher may submit; final deadline for works published Aug 1 or later.
- Last checked
- 2026-10-27
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