Another writing week and the Mills and Boon New Voices shortlist is on their competition website.
Sadly my writing friends who entered didn't make the shortlist, but I hope they will keep working on their tales as there were certainly some intriguing openings and characters that I wanted to find out more about.
I hope that many of the stories that didn't get beyond Chapter 1, will eventually find their way through the normal submission process, or life elsewhere.
Good luck to the final ten.
Carol Bevitt's blog on her writing and inspirations, along with occasional literature related news...
Monday 27 September 2010
Friday 24 September 2010
Get Your Stiletto in the Door Competition
Thanks to Van on the 'Writers' News' Talkback Forum for providing information on this competition.
It's being run by the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and the Chick-Lit Writers of the World (CLW) and you don't have to be a member of either organisation to enter.
There are a number of categories, with explanations if you're not sure which one your story fits into.
You need the first 5,000 words of your manuscript for judging,and an optional 500 word synopsis which is recommended you include, though it won't be judged.
Entries must be sent electronically (RTF file) with your entry number. Payment can be made by PAYPAL. Entry fee is $25 for non members.
The prize is a $50 Amazon Gift Card.
Entries must be received ELECTRONICALLY NO LATER than 2nd October 2010, 11.59PM EDT.
(EDT is Eastern Daylight Time-so you'll need to do some calculations.)
Guidance and entry rules are available on a downloadable PDF on the website: chicklitwriters.com
The good aspect is that entrants will receive their score sheets from the four first round judges. So even if you don't get shortlisted you get something useful back.
Good luck to all who enter...
It's being run by the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and the Chick-Lit Writers of the World (CLW) and you don't have to be a member of either organisation to enter.
There are a number of categories, with explanations if you're not sure which one your story fits into.
You need the first 5,000 words of your manuscript for judging,and an optional 500 word synopsis which is recommended you include, though it won't be judged.
Entries must be sent electronically (RTF file) with your entry number. Payment can be made by PAYPAL. Entry fee is $25 for non members.
The prize is a $50 Amazon Gift Card.
Entries must be received ELECTRONICALLY NO LATER than 2nd October 2010, 11.59PM EDT.
(EDT is Eastern Daylight Time-so you'll need to do some calculations.)
Guidance and entry rules are available on a downloadable PDF on the website: chicklitwriters.com
The good aspect is that entrants will receive their score sheets from the four first round judges. So even if you don't get shortlisted you get something useful back.
Good luck to all who enter...
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