Shi Nai'an Literary Prize
しないあんぶんがくしょう
A literary prize awarded to long novels written in Chinese. Targets works with innovative narrative techniques. Established in 2011, awarded every other year.
Long-form narrative literatureLong novelChinese literature
- Established
- 2011
- Organizer
- People's Government of Xinghua (Jiangsu Province)
- Category
- General Fiction and Popular Fiction
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- Every two years
- Application Deadline
- around August
- Announcement Period
- around September
- Status
- Active
Description
The Shi Nai'an Long-form Narrative Literature Prize (Shi Nai'an Literary Prize) is an award that recognizes Chinese long novels with innovative narrative styles. Organized by the People's Government of Xinghua City (Jiangsu Province), it encourages the depth and development of novel works and aims to elevate the international status of Chinese novels. First awarded in 2011, it has been held every other year thereafter. Award records exist for 2011 and 2013.
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination/Application reception (details unknown) | — | — | |
| Preliminary screening (candidate selection, details unknown) | — | — | |
| Final screening/Winner determination | Selection committee (composition not publicly announced) | — | Official announcement by the organizer |
Nomination/Application reception (details unknown)
Judges
Preliminary screening (candidate selection, details unknown)
Judges
Final screening/Winner determination
Judges
Selection committee (composition not publicly announced)
Announcement
Official announcement by the organizer
Criteria
- Possessing innovative narrative techniques
- Recognized for the depth and development of the work
- Being a long novel written in Chinese
Application Tips
Dos
- Clearly demonstrate the originality of the work's narrative techniques and structure
- Strictly adhere to format and submission methods if application requirements exist (confirm details with organizer)
- Emphasize originality and depth of the work
Don''ts
- Do not plagiarize or imitate other works
- Do not submit in non-specified formats (follow organizer's instructions)
Related Awards
- Mao Dun Literature Prize
- Lu Xun Literary Prize