The Paul Cave Prize for Literature, established in 2023 by Tim Saunders Publications, is in memory of Paul Astley Cave-Browne-Cave (1917 to 2010), a hugely inspirational magazine and book publisher in England. In 1960 Paul established Hampshire the county magazine, running it for over 40 years. Until the 1990s the popular 'yellow top' was printed at Brown & Son in Ringwood, which he also owned. Initially, British racing driver Stirling Moss was responsible for the motoring section. Even aged 90, Paul, a former News Chronicle and Daily Mirror journalist and manager of legendary crooner Frankie Vaughan (pictured), could still be found in his office early in the morning. Such was his zest for life and love of publishing. With his shock of white hair and happy disposition, he would dash across the road at Bedford Place, Southampton as sprightly as anyone half his age. Paul was also kind-hearted, always happy to listen and passionate about cricket and football. For many years he was active in the Labour Party. A champion of charitable causes, Paul was a magistrate, too. The eldest great-grandson of the Rev. William Astley Cave-Browne-Cave, second son of the ninth Baron Cave-Browne-Cave, he was a Captain in the Second World War.
From 2002 to 2007 I had the privilege of working as Paul's advertisement manager. This gave me an invaluable insight into the day-to-day running of a monthly magazine and the world of publishing. My role was not just about securing advertising but involved writing articles, setting the magazine and proofreading. At that time it was one of the longest running, highly respected independently owned county magazines in England.
Paul was keen to help those who had the drive and determination to succeed, which is what this prize is all about.
This genial man always wished his friends and family lots of good luck. A sentiment that could not be more appropriate here. So, lots of good luck to you and I look forward to reading your entries.
From 2002 to 2007 I had the privilege of working as Paul's advertisement manager. This gave me an invaluable insight into the day-to-day running of a monthly magazine and the world of publishing. My role was not just about securing advertising but involved writing articles, setting the magazine and proofreading. At that time it was one of the longest running, highly respected independently owned county magazines in England.
Paul was keen to help those who had the drive and determination to succeed, which is what this prize is all about.
This genial man always wished his friends and family lots of good luck. A sentiment that could not be more appropriate here. So, lots of good luck to you and I look forward to reading your entries.
Tim Saunders
What we are looking for
All forms of poetry: haiku, free verse, sonnet, acrostic, villanelle, ballad, limerick, ode, elegy, flash fiction, short stories and novellas. Work must be new and unpublished. International submissions welcome.
Guidelines
Poems
should not exceed 30 lines
Flash fiction
should not exceed 300 words
Short stories
should not exceed 1,000 words
Novellas
should not exceed 10,000 words
should not exceed 30 lines
Flash fiction
should not exceed 300 words
Short stories
should not exceed 1,000 words
Novellas
should not exceed 10,000 words
Prizes
Best Novella - £100
Best Short Story - £50
Best Flash Fiction - £25
Best Poem - £25
Winners of each category will also receive a complimentary copy of The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023 book.
Best Short Story - £50
Best Flash Fiction - £25
Best Poem - £25
Winners of each category will also receive a complimentary copy of The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023 book.
How to enter
All approved submissions will feature in The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023 book, to be published by the end of 2023. Each writer who submits a piece of approved work is guaranteed to have it published in the book.
1. email your submission(s) to tsaunderspubs@gmail.com
2. request our bank details
3. make your electronic transfer
Submissions will be accepted on receipt of payment outlined below:
One short story - £10
Two short stories - £15
One novella - £20
Two novellas - £30
Up to 3 poems/flash fiction - £5
Up to 8 poems - £10
1. email your submission(s) to tsaunderspubs@gmail.com
2. request our bank details
3. make your electronic transfer
Submissions will be accepted on receipt of payment outlined below:
One short story - £10
Two short stories - £15
One novella - £20
Two novellas - £30
Up to 3 poems/flash fiction - £5
Up to 8 poems - £10
Entries open
March 30, 2023
Entries close
September 30, 2023
