tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post2351258641823824291..comments2023-04-20T18:24:37.591+01:00Comments on Carol's Corner: Novel Competitions and the Oddest Book Title...Carolbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-68187170255572347212016-04-09T21:22:10.478+01:002016-04-09T21:22:10.478+01:00I have just checked out the terms and conditions, ...I have just checked out the terms and conditions, and it states that the gross prize of £20,000 will be reduced by the agent's commission of £23,000. Further down in the Ts & Cs it states that the agent's commission will be 15% of any earnings, which would be £3,000 on the advance of £20,000 and not £23,000. Alternatively, as things stand you will have to pay the agent £3,000 to Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407849484243233970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-82813555064519591962016-04-03T20:45:23.748+01:002016-04-03T20:45:23.748+01:00So pleased you were able to get access at last. An...So pleased you were able to get access at last. And if you enter, good luck. :-)<br /><br />I do know that occasionally I'll have an issue with part of a web page not displaying properly- a form missing for example- but usually changing browser works.<br /><br />You can download the Chrome browser onto your computer for free, so you always have a back-up in case you need it.<br /><br />I Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-91809320609476220412016-04-02T13:13:32.517+01:002016-04-02T13:13:32.517+01:00I've cracked it! I went to the local library a...I've cracked it! I went to the local library and used one of their computers. First I tried using Internet explorer, which is the browser I have on my computer and which still did not work, so I changed the browser to Google chrome and lo and behold the terms and conditions appeared. <br /><br />Thanks for your help Carol, if you had not replied that you could bring them up I might not have Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860022413069746375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-81207960931781084012016-03-31T21:09:05.461+01:002016-03-31T21:09:05.461+01:00Always seems to happen that way, Wendy. :DAlways seems to happen that way, Wendy. :DCarolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-15354039814664303982016-03-28T09:40:50.943+01:002016-03-28T09:40:50.943+01:00Why do these competitions only come up the minute ...Why do these competitions only come up the minute you become ineligible? (Mind you, I can't complain really).Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-76704233445130229532016-03-26T11:58:32.287+00:002016-03-26T11:58:32.287+00:00That is strange. After I saw your comment yesterda...That is strange. After I saw your comment yesterday I wondered if they'd changed the URL, but I opened a blank tab and copied and pasted the link and pressed enter,it was working and displaying the details okay.<br /><br />It sounds like an issue with your computer or device settings.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-49926529795971876492016-03-26T09:40:17.870+00:002016-03-26T09:40:17.870+00:00no, as mentioned before it does not work, copying ...no, as mentioned before it does not work, copying and/or typing it into browser, nothing comes up other than the original news article, but no pdf or any terms and conditions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860022413069746375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-30270059506456850772016-03-25T21:08:38.819+00:002016-03-25T21:08:38.819+00:00Yes, Rosemary, I agree it will be a great start fo...Yes, Rosemary, I agree it will be a great start for the winner. And of course raises the profile of the PRH imprint, Century. Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-51177347591132677612016-03-25T21:04:55.683+00:002016-03-25T21:04:55.683+00:00It certainly is a good opportunity, Maria, but sad...It certainly is a good opportunity, Maria, but sadly they will be missing out on reading some very talented writers.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-35128696043165317002016-03-25T21:03:23.925+00:002016-03-25T21:03:23.925+00:00Fiona, they haven't made a live link to the ad...Fiona, they haven't made a live link to the address they give for the full terms and conditions, so you need to copy and paste or type into your browser bar, www.dailymail.co.uk/novelcomp - though it does take a moment to load the pdf so give it time, and you should be able to read them then.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-8384941893677499132016-03-25T11:56:39.537+00:002016-03-25T11:56:39.537+00:00I cannot get the link to work to bring up the full...I cannot get the link to work to bring up the full terms and conditions for the daily mail comp so that possibly thins down the number of entries as well..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860022413069746375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-80126873788740513262016-03-24T00:11:35.519+00:002016-03-24T00:11:35.519+00:00I think they are being a little too strict here. H...I think they are being a little too strict here. However it's a good opportunity. Thanks for sharing Carol... :-) Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-68298219524844605532016-03-22T11:16:08.699+00:002016-03-22T11:16:08.699+00:00Great opportunities for unpublished authors - agre...Great opportunities for unpublished authors - agree it's all about making a fuss about a début writer, though it's a great start to someone's career!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-50016557454302691442016-03-21T13:27:54.449+00:002016-03-21T13:27:54.449+00:00I agree with you, Patsy.
I do wonder if they'...I agree with you, Patsy.<br /><br />I do wonder if they've placed so many restrictions hoping it will reduce the number of entries?Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-41809558593988878032016-03-20T20:51:47.437+00:002016-03-20T20:51:47.437+00:00My guess is they're ruling out anyone who migh...My guess is they're ruling out anyone who might already have readers so they can make a big thing of discovering new talent. I don't think that's a bad thing, but would prefer them to be a little less restrictive.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com