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Maluma Publishing has opened the call for submissions for the first edition of the Maluma Novel Award 2026, a literary contest aimed at discovering and promoting new narrative voices in Spanish. This award, with a prize of 7,000 euros gross, aims to foster contemporary literary creation and give visibility to innovative narrative proposals.
The call is open to all Spanish-speaking writers over the age of 18, and manuscripts will be accepted until December 31, 2025. The winner will be announced in February 2026 during an event held in Madrid, where the jury’s decision will be revealed.
The jury is composed of prominent writers, including Manuel Vilas, Karina Sainz Borgo, and Marga G. Pacios. A representative from the publishing house will also participate, who may contribute to the deliberations but will not have a vote.
Alberto Sáez, editor of Maluma Publishing, stated that “with this award, we want to open a door to new voices and establish a space where Spanish literature can continue to grow and engage with readers.” Sáez emphasizes that this award not only has a literary purpose but also aims to serve as a tool for cultural transformation.
Since its founding in Madrid, Maluma Publishing has focused on publishing narrative, essays, and poetry, and now, as part of the Merca2 Group, aims to diversify its catalog with contemporary nonfiction works. With this initiative, the publisher hopes to become a reference point for emerging writers and contribute to the vitality of the literary scene in Spain.
Interested parties can consult the complete guidelines for this important contest on the publisher’s website.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
