United States · North America
National Book Award (Fiction)
National Book Foundation
One of the most important American literary awards, across several categories.
Paid entryEnglishNovelShort Story
- Prize
- $10,000
- Entry fee
- Submission fee (publisher)
- Deadline
- Varies (annual)
- Who can enter
- US authors; published; publisher-submitted
- Status
- Published
- Genre
- Literary / Any
⚠️ Deadlines, fees and prizes change each year — and many prestige prizes are by nomination or publisher submission, not open entry. Always confirm the current details on the official site before you enter. Last checked 2026-06.
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