The Published Novel longlist for the Comedy Women in Print Prize (CWIP) is announced today (Wednesday 21st December), comprising a range of satire, sharp wit and dark humour from both established names and debut writers and showcases the evolution of original witty women’s writing.
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2022/23 Published Longlist
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I adored Gallen's debut Big Girl, Small Town, it was one of my books of the year in 2020. Her writing is right up my street. It's big, it's brash, it's unashamedly brilliant. And oh so funny. Now this is very strange, because I always joke that I have no funny bone, ...
This year’s judges of CWIP’s published category include comedy actor Susie Blake; comedian Arabella Weir, broadcaster, and head judge Angie Greaves as well as national treasure Anita Dobson, actor, and presenter Michelle de Swarte. Unpublished judges include Ab Fab comedy actor and writer Llewella Gideon, Journalist Liz Hoggard and last year’s unpublished winner Rebecca Rogers. Short story judges include comedian Olga Koch, fiction author and ‘i’ columnist Chris Manby as well as publishing professionals from Farrago and HarperFiction. A full list of judges can be found at: https://www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk/
The brainchild of award-winning comedian Helen Lederer, Comedy Women in Print (CWIP) will celebrate and support female comedy writers.
Comedy writing is a powerful tool, yet comedy writing by women is under-acknowledged. The prize will bring forward the next generation of female talent as well as shine a light on women who have an established comedy writing career. Female comedy writing can be given a respected place within the canvas of British wit on the page.
More needs to be done to celebrate the achievements of women excelling in this field and to nurture and support the diverse voices of the next generation of witty female writers.
There has never been a more expedient time to support the witty voices of women.
For more information, visit www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk. You can also follow the prize on social media @CWIPprize
The brainchild of award-winning comedian Helen Lederer, Comedy Women in Print (CWIP) will celebrate and support female comedy writers.
Comedy writing is a powerful tool, yet comedy writing by women is under-acknowledged. The prize will bring forward the next generation of female talent as well as shine a light on women who have an established comedy writing career. Female comedy writing can be given a respected place within the canvas of British wit on the page.
More needs to be done to celebrate the achievements of women excelling in this field and to nurture and support the diverse voices of the next generation of witty female writers.
There has never been a more expedient time to support the witty voices of women.
For more information, visit www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk. You can also follow the prize on social media @CWIPprize
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