Linda Mohamed joins Faber as commissioning editor of fiction, bringing her experience in discovering new voices and supporting authors. She aims to enhance Faber's commitment to publishing outstanding fiction.
Great Housekeeping launches its 2025 fiction competition, seeking unpublished adult fiction. The winner receives £1,500, mentoring, and online publication. Six runners-up get agent feedback. Submit by email.
The competition was aimed at submissions from those who identify with under-represented groups, including people of Black, Asian, mixed heritage and multiple ethnic backgrounds, as well as those who are disabled, gender diverse, part of the LGBTQIA+ community or from cultural or religious minorities.
