William F. Deeck–Malice Domestic Grant for Unpublished Writers

Malice Domestic Ltd

DeadlineNov 1, 2026Submission period is normally May 1 – Nov 1

Pay / prize: $2,500 + full Malice Domestic registration + 2 hotel nights
Entry fee: Free
Length: First three chapters + synopsis up to 200 words
Eligibility & notes: Novel works-in-progress in the traditional (Christie-style) mystery mode. Author must never have published in the mystery genre. Email submission.
Last checked: 2026-10-17

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