This year I dutifully kept tabs on publisher quotas as I compiled my lists. Previously shortlisted and winning authors are given a ‘free pass’.” … The Prize only accepts novels entered by publishers, who may each submit a maximum of two titles per imprint, depending on size, and one title for imprints with a list of ten fiction titles or fewer published in a year. Novels must be published in the United Kingdom between 1 April in the year the Prize calls for entries, and 31 March the following year, when the Prize is announced. “Any woman writing in English – whatever her nationality, country of residence, age or subject matter – is eligible. Here’s a reminder of the parameters, taken from the website: Like last year, I’ve separated my predictions from a wish list two titles overlap. We’re now less than a month out from the longlist, which will be announced on 7 March. For instance, last year my book club was part of an official shadowing scheme, which was great fun. Unusual for me to be so prepared! It shows how invested I’ve become in this prize over the years. I’ve been working on a list of novels eligible for this year’s Women’s Prize since … this time last year.
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