Novel Slam 2026
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Novel Slam 2026 will hold its legendary pitching event on 20 November 2026 at the Sheffield Plate in Sheffield. Aspiring novelists present their work to a supportive audience and industry judges. Ticket prices range from £5.04 to £11.55.
Novel Slam is the legendary event where aspiring novelists pitch to a supportive audience and industry judges to win epic prizes!
Novel Slam is the legendary event where aspiring novelists pitch their novels to a supportive audience and industry judges to win epic prizes. Consider this your 'save the date' for Novel Slam 2026. We'll be announcing judges and prizes very soon!
If you want to participate:
Tickets are £10 for participants.
Participants will be asked to prepare:
1. A 60 second pitch for your novel (All participants will present this in Round 1 of the competition)
2. A 3 minute extract from your novel, ideally the opening! (Participants who are successful in Round 1 will present this in Round 2 of the competition)
If you want to be an audience member:
Tickets are £5 for audience members. You'll play a vital role in voting for the participants that will go through to Round 2, so bring your supportive ears and loudest cheers for our aspiring novelists!
Organised by The Writers Workshop and Sheffield Novelists
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Sheffield Plate.
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Frequently asked questions
Novel Slam 2026 takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 19:00.
Novel Slam 2026 is held at Sheffield Plate in Sheffield (31-33 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2FB).
Tickets for Novel Slam 2026 range from £5.04 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Sheffield Plate can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Novel Slam 2026 can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Novel Slam 2026 will hold its legendary pitching event on 20 November 2026 at the Sheffield Plate in Sheffield. Aspiring novelists present their work to a supportive audience and industry judges. Ticket prices range from £5.04 to £11.55.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Novel Slam is the legendary event where aspiring novelists pitch to a supportive audience and industry judges to win epic prizes!
Novel Slam is the legendary event where aspiring novelists pitch their novels to a supportive audience and industry judges to win epic prizes. Consider this your 'save the date' for Novel Slam 2026. We'll be announcing judges and prizes very soon!
If you want to participate:
Tickets are £10 for participants.
Participants will be asked to prepare:
1. A 60 second pitch for your novel (All participants will present this in Round 1 of the competition)
2. A 3 minute extract from your novel, ideally the opening! (Participants who are successful in Round 1 will present this in Round 2 of the competition)
If you want to be an audience member:
Tickets are £5 for audience members. You'll play a vital role in voting for the participants that will go through to Round 2, so bring your supportive ears and loudest cheers for our aspiring novelists!
Organised by The Writers Workshop and Sheffield Novelists
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Sheffield Plate. Searching near 31-33 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2FB; check-in Friday, 20 November 2026.
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WhereSheffield Plate
31-33 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2FB
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Novel Slam 2026?
Novel Slam 2026 takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Novel Slam 2026 taking place?
Novel Slam 2026 is held at Sheffield Plate in Sheffield (31-33 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2FB).
How much are tickets for Novel Slam 2026?
Tickets for Novel Slam 2026 range from £5.04 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Novel Slam 2026?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Sheffield Plate can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Novel Slam 2026?
Tickets for Novel Slam 2026 can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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