June, 2026

Event Details
The MeetCute Storyteller Competition is organized by Kate Nash Literary Agency, an author talent management agency. The prize is open to writers aged 18 or over who are unrepresented by
Event Details
The MeetCute Storyteller Competition is organized by Kate Nash Literary Agency, an author talent management agency. The prize is open to writers aged 18 or over who are unrepresented by a literary agency.
The organizer is searching for the next big voice in romance fiction. Enter your opening chapter to a romance novel. From sizzle to slow burn, the judges are open to all types of romantic fiction from romantic comedy to historical romance to newer sub genres such as romantasy and mafia romance.
Entries must be wholly original work written by the entrant. Entries may have been previously published or self-published.
The first prize winner will receive £500 and an offer of literary agency representation from Kate Nash Literary Agency Ltd. The winners will be announced on Saturday 4th July at the MeetCute Festival. Three runners-up will each receive a one hour one-to-one (1:1) mentoring and editorial meeting with a literary agent.
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.
