Booksellers Sell Books

The Guardian brings word of a new award that will see the publication of writing by authors currently working in the field of book sales.

Inspired by the example of Sarah Waters and David Mitchell, who both worked as booksellers before becoming bestsellers, the Not Published Yet competition invites submissions from unpublished authors working in the book trade to win a publishing contract with Faber and Faber, and an advance of at least £2,000.

Writers of both fiction and non-fiction are invited to submit, however the prize is understood to be open only to unpublished authors working full or part time for companies that are members of the UK’s Booksellers Association. Proposals must be submitted by June 29th. The shortlist will be announced in September with the winner named on November 14th.