Henry Malherbe Prize

The Henry Malherbe Prize is a French literary award created in 1953 by the Association des écrivains combattants. Named for Henry Malherbe, who received the Prix Goncourt in 1917, it is awarded every year for an essay.

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Check the official rules of the Henry Malherbe 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.