How to enter



  • You should send one copy of each book, receipt of your payment (or cheque (only in sterling)) and the entry form. 

  • Books will be read as they arrive. The competition closes on the 31st March 2012. The winner will be announced approximately  three months after it closes. This allows time for the judges to read all the books and to make their final decision. 

  • Entries should be postmarked no later than the 31st March 2012. If you think your book will be delayed in the post please contact us.

  • The award money will be paid in sterling via a cheque or PayPal.* The winning book will be read by a top literary agent at MBA. They are under no obligation to take the winner on as a client but you are guaranteed that they will consider your work.

Entry Form


Please print out the entry form either from the PDF, Word file or from your web browser by clicking here. Once filled out please send it along with your submission and receipt of payment. 

Please note that submissions should be sent via your country's usual postal service and not a courier service. For example, in the UK this should be Royal Mail; in the USA this would be the American Postal Service. If this is a problem please email us.


Send your entry to:

The Rubery Book Award
PO Box 15821
Birmingham
B31 9EA
UK. 

Multiple submissions from publishers or entrants entering more than one book should be accompanied by the Multiple Submission form below. 

Click here for the online Entry Form

Alternatively, access the entry form by downloading one of the following files: 
enter_book_award.doc
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enter_book_award.pdf
File Size: 57 kb
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Multiple submissions form:

multiple_submissions_form_.doc
File Size: 38 kb
File Type: doc
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multiple_submissions_form_.pdf
File Size: 61 kb
File Type: pdf
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Entry Fee 

Pay Online 


There is an entry fee. If you would like more information on why we charge a fee please click here.

As we are an international award organisation we do accept entry fees in a variety of currencies. If your currency is not listed you may prefer to select one that is listed and allow PayPal to convert your currency for you. Alternatively contact us requesting the currency you would like added.

It costs £35 to enter or $50 USD or 40€ (click pay online to see a further list of alternative currencies). We do accept cheques from UK residents provided they are in sterling. They should be made out to the Rubery Book Award.

Entry Fee for Multiple Submissions 
If you are sending multiple submissions please use the Multiple Submission form. Enter 5 books and enter the 6th for free!

Click here to pay online


*The Rubery Book Award cannot be held responsible for any fees that PayPal, or in the event of a currency conversion, may charge.** Dates may be subject to change. Any changes will be announced on the website or emailed to you if you have requested competition updates.
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The Rubery Book Award, PO Box 15821, Birmingham, B31 9EA, UK. 
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