Do you know a writer who you think deserves to win The Libraro Prize 2026?
Win £10,000 by referring a writer to enter the Libraro Prize 2026, by using the link provided within your account.
The Libraro Prize 2026, a new competition in partnership with Hachette UK, designed to discover the next bestselling Fiction or crossover Young Adult book, written in the English language.
The Libraro Prize reimagines how authors are discovered by giving readers an active role in championing emerging talent.Where to Find the Writer Referral Section.
How do I win the Libraro Reader Referral Prize 2026?
If the writer you invite goes on to win the publishing deal with Hachette UK, you will be eligible to receive the £10,000 Reader Referral Prize. Terms and conditions apply.
Where do I find my referral link?
Sign up or log in to your Libraro account and select The Libraro Prize from the menu and scroll down to find your referral link.
Log in to your Libraro account.
And click The Libraro Prize section
This will take you to The Libraro Prize section and her you can find the Writer Referral area
What Do I Do With my Referral Link?
Copy your referral link from the Writer Referral section.
You can share this with other writers who might enjoy using Libraro
When someone signs up through your link and creates their account, the referral will automatically be tracked.
If a writer that you have invited wins the coveted winner's publishing deal, then you will win the £10,000 Reader Referral Prize.
Instructions and Tips for Partners of Agencies and Publishers
Agencies and partners cannot submit manuscripts on behalf of authors, even where they hold representation. However, they can:
Sign up as a partner
Go to their profile under the Libraro Contest Prize
Refer the author submit the sample chapter directly
Track the status of the manuscript and the author’s submission as a partner referrer
This structure allows us to track that the manuscript has been referred by the agency. If the manuscript is selected by votes of audience/Libraro & Hachette, both the author and the referring agency would be awarded. We have intentionally designed the contest so that entries are submitted directly by authors, with referrals from readers, authors, or partners, to avoid:
Introducing perceived or actual advantages in visibility, promotion, or reach
Shifting the focus from reader discovery to professional representation
Creating an uneven playing field between represented and unrepresented authors
Tips for Sharing Your Referral Link
Introduce Libraro by explaining what it offers a space for writers, readers, and publishers to connect and discover new talent.
Share your personal experience on the platform to make your invitation more genuine.
Avoid posting your link in spam or unrelated online spaces.
Need Help?
If you can’t find the Writer Referral section or have trouble with your link, please contact our Support Team through the Help widget or email support@libraro.com.
Free Entry and Sign Up!
Refer your talented writer before the 16th of February.
Writers keep full rights to their work. Terms and Conditions Apply. Entries 18+.