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Los escritores David Uclés, Ignacio Martínez de Pisón y Laura Ferrero se unen al jurado del IV Premio de Novela Ciudad de Estepona por primera vez. El certamen, organizado por la Fundación Manuel Alcántara y el Ayuntamiento de Estepona en colaboración con la Editorial Pre-Textos, busca promover la creación literaria y reconocer el talento de escritores en lengua española.
El premio está valorado en 25.000 euros y se otorgará como anticipo de derechos de autor. Las novelas inéditas escritas en español pueden optar al premio, siempre que no hayan sido premiadas en otros concursos ni estén participando en procesos similares al momento de la convocatoria. Las obras deben tener entre 150 y 300 páginas de extensión.
Las novelas deben enviarse en formato digital (PDF) a la dirección premionovela@manuelalcantara.org, junto con los datos personales y de contacto del autor, así como una declaración firmada que certifique su originalidad e inédita publicación.
El plazo para enviar las obras finaliza el 10 de mayo y el fallo del jurado, integrado por destacadas figuras del mundo literario y periodístico español, se anunciará antes del 31 de diciembre de 2025.
El jurado de esta edición está compuesto por Ignacio Martínez de Pisón, Laura Ferrero, David Uclés, Rafael Arias, Silvia Pratdesaba y Guillermo Busutil. Desde su primera edición, el Premio de Novela ‘Ciudad de Estepona’ ha atraído a escritores de todo el mundo, con obras destacadas como ‘Tumbas de agua’, ‘Buitrera’ y ‘El sabor de mi madre’.
[Enlace dofollow a la página de la convocatoria del Premio de Novela Ciudad de Estepona] The renowned writers David Uclés, Ignacio Martínez de Pisón, and Laura Ferrero have joined the jury for the IV City of Estepona Novel Prize for the first time. This prestigious award, organized by the Manuel Alcántara Foundation and the Estepona City Council in collaboration with Editorial Pre-Textos, aims to promote literary creation and recognize the talent of Spanish-language writers.
Prize Details and Submission Guidelines
The City of Estepona Novel Prize is valued at 25,000 euros, which will be awarded as an advance on royalties. Eligible for the prize are unpublished novels written in Spanish, provided they have not previously won any other literary competitions or are currently being considered for similar contests at the time of submission. The submitted works must have a minimum length of 150 pages and a maximum length of 300 pages.
Novel submissions must be sent in digital format (PDF) to the email address premionovela@manuelalcantara.org, along with an additional file containing the author’s personal and contact information, as well as a signed declaration confirming the originality and unpublished status of the work. The deadline for receiving submissions is May 10th, and the jury’s decision, composed of prominent figures from the Spanish literary and journalistic spheres, will be announced before December 31, 2025.
Esteemed Jury Members
The jury for this edition includes the aforementioned writers Ignacio Martínez de Pisón, Laura Ferrero, and David Uclés, along with Rafael Arias, the proprietor of Letras Corsarias bookstore and recipient of the Cultural Bookstore Award in 2024, Silvia Pratdesaba, an editor at Pre-Textos, and the writer and cultural journalist Guillermo Busutil, who was honored with the National Cultural Journalism Award.
History of the Prize
Since its inception, the City of Estepona Novel Prize has attracted the attention of writers from around the globe. In its inaugural year, it received over 300 submissions from countries such as Germany, France, Egypt, Canada, the United States, Guatemala, and Mexico, with the Mexican author Miguel Tapia winning for his novel «Tumbas de agua.» The second edition saw participation double, with over 600 original works submitted, and the award went to Manuel Moya for his novel «Buitrera.» In the most recent edition, Marina Perezagua’s «El sabor de mi madre» emerged victorious from nearly 700 entries spanning various regions of Spain, Europe, and Latin America.
In conclusion, the City of Estepona Novel Prize continues to be a platform for aspiring and established writers to showcase their literary prowess and creativity. With the support of esteemed jury members and a rich history of acclaimed winners, this award remains a beacon for Spanish-language literature. Writers are encouraged to submit their original and compelling novels for consideration, as the prize not only recognizes talent but also celebrates the diverse voices within the literary landscape.
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