Have you always dreamed of writing a novel, and getting it published? For many of us, it’s the ultimate goal – one of the biggest, and most rewarding challenges for any writer.
Our mission at Writers Online is to inspire writers and help them find the creative tools they need to realise their dreams and turn their imaginative worlds into stories on the page. That’s why we’ve created The First 5K Novel Prize – to reward and encourage writers embarking on the exciting and sometimes terrifying journey of writing a publishable novel.
We know that drafting a manuscript and navigating the publishing industry can be daunting, so to motivate you to start that novel and keep going, we’re inviting you to send us the beginning of your novel and a synopsis for the chance to win a hefty cash prize, plus equally significant writer development opportunities.
By entering the first 5,000 words of your novel and a one page synopsis, you could not only win a £5,000 cash prize, but a consultation with our lead judge Piers Blofeld, literary agent at Sheil Land Associates Ltd, and author of the From the Other Side of the Desk column in WM. The runner up will receive £500 and a consultation with Monica Chakraverty, editorial director at Cornerstones Literary Consultancy and the author of WM's Ask a Literary Consultant.
Read our full launch article to discover expert submission advice directly from lead judge and literary agent Piers Blofeld, alongside top editing insights from Cornerstones' Editorial Director Monica Chakraverty.
Learn how to polish your opening 5,000 words, master your synopsis, and position your manuscript to win £5,000 plus career-changing agency consultations.
Welcome to the Colosseum, where two idiot Gladiators will fight for your enjoyment and the amusement of the Almighty Amazon Alexa. Expect impressive fights, hilarious games and raucous fun! Grab a drink, warm up those Roman thumbs and prepare to FIGHT!
Colosseum of Chaos is a fast, interactive, and hilariously chaotic theatrical experience. Two absurd Gladiators worship an onstage Amazon Alexa, their all-powerful overlord, who commands them to battle each other, perform ridiculous feats, or drag the audience into increasingly silly games.
Afternoon show: Fun for ALL the family! Evening show: A hilarious comedy for adults 18 and over.
Running Time: Approx 60 mins (no break) 2pm (Family) 7.30pm (18+)
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Important Information
The performance will be inside but the venue does reflect the weather outside so please dress for the weather!
The entrance is on Rydall Place just round the corner.
Audience access to the building will be available from 1.15pm & 6:45pm
The nearest bus stop is on Top Moor Side and we have bike storage facilities.
If travelling by car, please park on Ingram Road as parking immediately around the Warehouse is residents-only. There is no charge for on-street parking.
Wheelchair users and those with limited mobility are welcome to park on Crosby Street.
The venue is step-free, with an accessible toilet and a baby-changing facility provided.
There will be a bar as well a hot drinks available.
The show is Pay What You Decide. You pay after the event, in cash or by card.
