Helsingin Sanomat Literature Prize

Helsingin Sanomat Literature Prize (Finnish: Helsingin Sanomien kirjallisuuspalkinto) is a Finnish literary award for a debut novel in the Finnish language. It was founded in 1964. From 1964–1994 it operated under the name J. H. Erkko Award (Finnish: J. H. Erkon palkinto). Beginning in 1995 the name changed to Helsingin Sanomat Literature Prize. The prize is valued at €15,000.

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Check the official rules of the Helsingin Sanomat Literature Prize for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.

If you are self-published, look for an explicit statement that independently published books are accepted, and budget for entry fees and copies for judges.