Terms & Conditions

Entrants must be over the age of 25 as of 1st November 2024 when submissions open.

Entrants can live anywhere in the world, and we encourage entrants from all backgrounds.

Entries must be written in the English Language.

Entries must be previously unpublished.

Entries must be original to the author and must not violate the copyright or other rights of any third party.

Entrants must not be signed with a literary agent at the time of application, and we would be grateful if you could update us if you receive an offer of representation during the prize.

Entrants must comply with these terms and conditions to be eligible. If there is any reason to believe that there has been a breach of these terms and conditions, the Tom Grass Prize may, at their sole discretion, reserve the right to exclude you from participating in the competition. 

No further correspondence will be entered into other than for the receipt of submissions and the judges’ decision.